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Job posted to this site on March 22nd at 11:44am
Digital Humanities Librarian at Sarah Lawrence College
Full Time
Sarah Lawrence College is seeking an intellectually curious technologist to join the Esther Raushenbush Library team in the role of Digital Humanities Librarian. Sarah Lawrence’s unique and innovative student-driven approach to education offers a fertile laboratory for the development of a digital humanities initiative grounded in interdisciplinary collaboration. The Digital Humanities Librarian will provide key leadership in helping build a digital humanities program on campus, one that takes advantage of the rich opportunities afforded by the library’s College Archives and the growing popularity of alternative forms of scholarly production.
Working with faculty, staff and students across all disciplines, the digital humanities librarian will foster successful use and integration of digital approaches to research, teaching, and learning in the classroom, and help identify innovative and evolving digital tools and resources that advance scholarly investigation. Together with other research Librarians and campus partners, the digital humanities librarian will build upon traditional research methodologies, while working to increase the understanding and application of digital scholarship. The ideal candidate will be skilled at helping others at a variety of levels of expertise use commonly deployed digital scholarship tools, will have a strong grounding in library programs and services and a history of creating strong collaborative relationships with faculty, students and library staff.
Key Roles on Campus:
Establish and grow a dynamic, multifaceted program that addresses the growing demand for digital arts, humanities and scholarship support on campus.
Serve as change agent, partner, and resource person for research librarians and library and archive staff involved in facilitating faculty and student digital projects
Demonstrate a broad understanding of scholarship in the digital environment, and have experience with one or more digital humanities methodologies, e.g., text analysis, mining, and/or scholarly encoding, mapping, data visualization, podcasting, digital archives, augmented reality, etc.
Instruct and incorporate digital literacies into coursework and work with faculty to create meaningful digital humanities roles for students
Provide research consultations and instruction for students and faculty members engaged with digital arts and humanities projects
Explore and stay abreast of digital methodologies and to use such tools and skills in the solution of humanities research problems.
Be knowledgeable and able to speak about a range of library issues, including scholarly communication, digital initiatives, the use and development of online tools, copyright and digital project preservation and sustainability
Analyze and understand users’ research and information needs to develop, refine, assess, and sustain research and information services and programs in all formats.
Actively engage with faculty and students as partners in programmatically integrating digital fluency and information literacy concepts and skills into the curriculum.
Required Qualifications:
An ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree in relevant subject area or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2-3 years’ experience teaching and/or collaborating with faculty and students in the design of courses and curricula employing digital methodologies and engaging in research that extends scholarship into the digital space
Knowledge of data issues in the research/knowledge creation lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, subject librarians, special collections and others in order to advance digital arts and humanities research
Experience in a library or technology position that includes support of services and technologies that are frequently used in digital scholarship
A passion for digital scholarship, and particularly a passion for inspiring others to see new possibilities
To apply, visit: https://slc.peopleadmin.com
Sarah Lawrence has as one of its goals the recruitment and retention of a racially and culturally diverse administration, staff, and faculty. To that end, every job opening is seen as an opportunity to increase diversity and every effort will be made to expand the applicant pool in accordance with these goals.
For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please visit our web site at https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/.
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Job posted to this site on March 19th at 6:06pm
Information Management Specialist at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Full Time
Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems. It is a challenge that demands the skills of a financial service professional and the intelligence of an academic—all combined with a passion for public service.
The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance.
What we do:
Research Information Services (RIS) provides information and data support to the Bank’s Research economists for their policy projects, Bank work, and scholarly publishing.
This role is core to providing customized research; developing and maintaining the content in internal Research databases; and delivering bespoke news alerts and digests. Reporting to the Head of Research Information Services, you will be responsible for streamlining access to digital content, evolving and maintaining the RIS intranet site, and delivering research and reference services within the Research Information Services team.
Your role as an Information Management Specialist:
Fulfill challenging research requests to support Research economists’ business and develop bespoke alerting services, internal information products, trackers, and databases
Proactively provide specialized advice and training to Research on information resources, management, and knowledge services
Execute an end-to-end process for identification, acquisition, tagging and cataloging, retrieving, synthesizing, and sharing data and information for 2nd District business purposes
Support Group, Bank, and System efforts to systematically ensure value is leveraged through discovery and sharing of collected, created, and contracted information as permitted
Train and familiarize Research Analysts, Interns, and Economists on financial and economic information resources and data products
Advises in developing policies, best practices, and strategies to enhance information management and services, and adhere to industry standards
Participate in and lead System workgroups and integrate System requirements into the broader Information Management initiatives
What we are looking for:
Experience conducting complex searches, thinking critically, and synthesizing economic and financial information into internal databases, digests and alerting services
Aptitude at leveraging information hierarchies, meta data, and technology to support the design of tools for digital content and to evolve the RIS intranet site
Strong communication skills and experience leading training sessions and collaborating with data users.
Proficient with commercial news service, such as Factiva and Lexis-Nexis
Familiarity with financial and economic data products, such as Bloomberg, Eikon, Capital IQ
Benefits:
Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match
Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)
Subsidized Public Transportation Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center
And more
Candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.
The successful candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and receive a booster shot within 30 days of being eligible to do so, unless the Bank grants an exemption based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
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Job posted to this site on March 19th at 6:06pm
Access Services Librarian at SUNY Potsdam
Full Time
SUNY Potsdam seeks a service-oriented, student-focused librarian to oversee and guide our circulation, resource sharing, and interlibrary loan department (Access Services) for the SUNY Potsdam community. This position is an academic tenure-track faculty position, subject to the criteria for reappointment, promotion, and tenure as established by the SUNY Board of Trustees and the Personnel Policies of the College Libraries. The Access Services Librarian will have faculty rank as a Senior Assistant Librarian and State University of New York UUP union benefits.
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Job posted to this site on March 19th at 6:05pm
Project Archivist at Center for Puerto Rican Studies Library & Archive
Part Time
Responsibilities:
The Project Archivist is responsible for the arrangement and description of personal papers and records of organizations in Centro Archives holdings.
Appraisal and description of materials.
Weeding and inventorying of collections.
Writing, researching and editing finding aids, reports, Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and web content.
Supervising and training college assistant and/or work-study student for this project.
Working collaboratively with staff in a team environment on a variety of projects.
Qualifications:
Masters in Library and Information Science, or equivalent degree, with a specialization in archival management.
Professional experience processing archival collections.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of arrangement and description, and familiarity with archival standards, specifically DACS.
Ability to recognize archival preservation issues and to apply basic preservation techniques.
Knowledge of the history of Latino and/or Puerto Rican populations and communities in the US.
Working knowledge of both English and Spanish languages.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong organization and time-management skills; attention to accuracy and detail is essential.
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Job posted to this site on March 17th at 10:38pm
Assistant Librarian at American Numismatic Society
Full Time
Assistant Librarian
The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is inviting qualified individuals to apply for the full-time position of assistant librarian. The assistant librarian will help the head librarian carry out all functions of the ANS Library and Archives. The primary focus will be on original and copy cataloging of monographs, auction catalogs, journal articles, and other items, many of which are in a variety of languages other than English; therefore, an ability to comprehend and work with numerous foreign languages and scripts is essential. Knowledge of world and American history, particularly in the area of numismatics, are particularly desired. Familiarity with the processing of archival collections would be highly valued. Experience with TEI XML and linked open data will be helpful.
The assistant librarian will interact with the public—assisting researchers, helping students in the Society’s annual Eric P. Newman Summer Seminar in Numismatics, and overseeing the Library when the head librarian is absent. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills. The ANS is committed to producing scholarly works and programs that make use of its collections, including those of the Library and Archives, through various publications, presentations, and online content, so demonstrated oral, written, and digital proficiency are desirable.
Qualifications
An ALS-accredited MLIS/MLS degree is required. Preference will be given to candidates with: professional experience as a library cataloger, including AACR2, RDA, MARC 21, LCSH, AAT, etc., particularly involving a Koha ILS; a second advanced degree, or strong scholarly background in world history, languages, or numismatics; experience working with and cataloging rare books; knowledge of archival principles and descriptive conventions such as DACS, EAD, and EAC-CPF; and experience with digitization projects and the digital humanities. Attention to detail and organization, an ability to work collegially, and a commitment to providing customized service to the library's users are all essential qualities.
Location
New York City, New York.
Compensation
This is a full-time exempt position. The ANS offers generous healthcare, vacation, retirement, and fringe benefits. Salary is commensurate with similar positions of the Society.
To Apply
Please send your CV with a letter describing your interest and qualifications for this position, as well as the names and contact information for three references.
Send applications to Library@numismatics.org
Application Deadline: April 15, 2022.
The ANS is not able to sponsor visas for this position.
About the ANS
The American Numismatic Society is dedicated to the study and public appreciation of coins, currencies, medals, and other related objects. Since its founding in 1858, the ANS has assembled a permanent collection with over 800,000 objects dating from the second millennium BCE to the present and a numismatic library, which houses approximately 100,000 books, documents, and artifacts. These resources are used to support publications of books and periodicals, lectures, academic seminars, and exhibitions.
The American Numismatic Society is an equal-opportunity employer. The ANS provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, gender/sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital status, or any other legally protected category.
The American Numismatic Society, organized in 1858 and incorporated in 1865 in New York State, operates as a research museum under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is recognized as a publicly supported organization under section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) as confirmed on November 1, 1970.
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Job posted to this site on March 17th at 10:37pm
Processing Archivist at Creatd
Full Time
A truly unique opportunity awaits the prospective candidate of Processing Archivist who will organize and describe the Bob Guccione Collection, a privately owned collection which highlights the legacy and cultural impact of Bob Guccione, creator of Penthouse and Omni Magazines. This is a two year, full time position located in Manhattan at Creatd. The Processing Archivist will report to Creatd staff for day to day business needs but report to two professional, offsite Archivists regarding all archival processes including processing, digitizing and digital asset management activities related to the collection. The Guccione collection comprises 35mm slides, prints, negatives, original drawings and illustrations, digitized content (i.e. films), correspondence, and office files.
The Processing Archivist will balance archival best practices with the needs of the collection under private ownership. The Processing Archivist is responsible for the processing, care and documentation of the Guccione collection in all formats, including the physical and intellectual organization of analog and digital holdings, as well as the proper storage and retrieval of holdings. This position will identify physical items requiring additional scope and expertise (e.g. subject knowledge) which will require a solid grounding in the best practices of processing archival collections in print/tangible, born-digital, and web-based formats and proclivity for improving access to and use of this distinctive collection.
What you'll do
Preprocessing activities: research, study, and analyze the component parts of the Guccione collection in order to create a detailed collection guide using DACS descriptive standards.
Process and catalog the Guccione Collection.
Arrange the collection for physical and intellectual control - conduct item and folder level reviews, as appropriate.
Document and describe collection content in a variety of formats including but not limited to DVDs, analog video, digital audio/video recordings, artwork, 35mm slides.
Rehouse all formats in the collection for long term preservation and protection.
Select content for digitization and ingest into new DAM System, Starchive.
Design and create metadata and tagging standards for digital and digitized collection content for the digital asset management system.
Ingest digital and digitized content into the DAM applying both controlled vocabulary terms (LCSH, LCNAF, LCGFT, AAT) and/or local vocabulary.
Ensure and implement best practices and provide quality control for all metadata, tagging, and file-naming to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Propose policies and procedures for and retrieval of collection content.
Collaborate on making recommendations for access and use by future researchers.
What you'll need
Master’s degree in Library & Information Science with a concentration in archives from an ALA accredited institution.
Minimum of two years of experience processing archival and digital materials and experience in archival appraisal and preservation of a variety of historical materials.
Understanding and knowledge of 20th century American culture.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of 20th century photography and film processes.
Intellectual curiosity, willingness and ability to research and view nude photographs and sensitive graphic and written material on a day to day basis.
Experience working with and processing various physical formats including paper, sound recordings, video materials, and photographs.
Demonstrated experience with a digital repository or digital asset management system.
Demonstrated understanding of the uses of technology to enhance the reach and impact of archives and special collections.
Experience in the use, maintenance, and support of analog archival collections being described in content or digital asset management systems.
Experience implementing a variety of controlled vocabularies and data value standards such as but not limited to AAT, LCSH, LCNAF, CDWA, VRACore, DC and and a variety of metadata schemas.
Experience and knowledge of handling culturally sensitive and/or confidential records.
Knowledge of basic preservation and conservation issues as they relate to archival and art collections.
Knowledge of rights and management issues for archival collections.
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and independent problem-solving skills, with the ability to process a large quantity of work while maintaining a consistently high degree of accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to initiate, prioritize and self-direct work to meet deadlines with a team as well as independently.
Evidence of commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and a collaborative and collegial outlook and spirit.
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Job posted to this site on March 17th at 10:35pm
Acquisitions Support Staff (Temporary Hourly) at Fordham University
Part Time
Acquisitions Support Staff (Temporary Hourly)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position reports to Head of Acquisitions.
Searches book orders in library catalog.
Searches OCLC for bibliographic hard copy records to export into local system.
Assigns campus location codes to hard copy book MARC records.
Prepares materials for processing in Cataloging.
Creates purchase orders to domestic and foreign vendors in SIRSI workflows.
Creates invoices in SIRSI workflows.
Searches eBook requests for availability according to established license agreements with vendors.
Evaluates hard copy book donations according to established library procedures.
Identifies duplication and circulation statistics among the three campus libraries.
Searches hard copy books in OCLC for exporting purposes.
Maintains and reports daily statistics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.A.
Academic library experience.
Must be detail oriented.
Must have a working knowledge of OCLC and some experience working with an integrated library system, such as SIRSI, Alma, or other.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be capable of lifting cartons of books.
HOURS:
15 hrs./wk. flexible days and hours Monday- Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm
APPLY:
Send CV and cover letter to Elizabeth Garity, Head of Acquisitions, garity@fordham.edu
All persons hired are required to be vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus.
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Job posted to this site on March 17th at 10:34pm
Conservation Librarian at New York University
Full Time
New York University Libraries is seeking a Conservation Librarian, a tenure-track faculty position that supervises the library and archives conservation program for NYU Libraries Special Collections and supports the administration of the general collection care program. As a member of the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department, this position reports to the Director of Preservation & Conservation and operates in close coordination with the staff of Special Collections, Knowledge Access and Resource Management Services (KARMS), Digital Library Technology Services (DLTS), and Collections and Content Services (CCS). This individual will collaborate with their colleagues in the Media Preservation and Preventive Conservation Units to promote the long-term preservation of NYU Libraries' collections and to support the research and scholarship of the NYU community and others. The Conservation Librarian manages the day-to-day operations of the Barbara Goldsmith Book and Paper Laboratory located in Bobst Library. They directly supervise the Special Collections Conservator and the Senior Special Collections Conservator, Fellows, project conservators, and student employees. The Conservation Librarian indirectly supervises the Commercial Binding Specialist, who reports to the Senior Special Collections Conservator. The Conservation Librarian collaborates closely with curators, collection managers, and archivists to select appropriate conservation actions for collections materials. They will develop, carry out, and supervise conservation actions on a wide range of materials, including books, archival documents, works of art on paper, photographic materials, and a wide variety of ephemera and composite objects. They will uphold the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice in their work. They will collaborate with colleagues in the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department to further our understanding of cultural heritage materials through various means, including examination, written and photographic documentation, materials testing and analysis, data collection and evaluation, and historical research.
The Conservation Librarian participates in library-wide committees, activities, and special projects, especially those involving collections storage, transport, and exhibition; construction and/or renovation of collections spaces; and emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. They will be responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment for the conservation operations. The Conservation Librarian project-manages all contracted conservation treatment work. The Conservation Librarian will attend professional meetings, workshops, and conferences for training and continuing professional development to remain current in their knowledge and maintain active membership in conservation professional organizations.
The start date for the Conservation Librarian position is October 3, 2022.
Research
Tenure-track Faculty Librarians explore their own active research agenda, contributing their expertise, experiences, and investigations to build new knowledge in their chosen areas. The Conservation Librarian will be well-positioned to make substantive contributions to research in several areas, including, but not limited to, technical explorations of library and archival materials conservation theory and practice in a research library, the application of value-based decision making in library and archives, and the latent bias in existing conservation theory and practice.
Qualifications
Required
Minimum one graduate degree (master’s level or higher) in conservation. A second graduate degree in library science is required for tenure.
Experience in the examination, documentation (both visual and written), and treatment of a broad range of library and archival materials.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in an interdisciplinary environment.
Demonstrated ability or interest in lab supervision, project management, conducting consultations, fundraising, and outreach to a wide range of community members.
Experience working in a laboratory environment and knowledge of local and federal health and safety regulations.
A high degree of manual dexterity, analytical, observational, and research skills.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility.
Preferred
Experience with multi-band imaging techniques
Experience with technical examination tools and techniques, including but not limited to microscopy, microchemical spot testing, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.
Experience or interest in working collaboratively with living artists’ archives, including conducting artist interviews.
Familiarity with social media platforms and using social media for outreach.
Experience with grant writing and management.
Experience or interest in preparing library and archival materials for exhibition and loan.
Interest or experience in organizing and leading workshops.
About NYU Libraries
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 regarding the Libraries’ commitment to IDBE, see the Libraries’ Mission & Values Statement, our Diversity and Inclusion Values Statement, and our Commitment to Anti-Racism.
Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background. Faculty at NYU, including in the Division of Libraries, have always enjoyed relative flexibility in their work, allowing for remote work as appropriate.
Application Instructions
We would love to hear from you! To ensure consideration, submit your CV and letter of application, including the contact information of three professional references to http://apply.interfolio.com/103978 NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by May 25, 2022
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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Job posted to this site on March 16th at 12:08pm
Library Intern for Short Term Project at Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Internship
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers seeks a Library Intern to be an integral player in the development of the Scholastic Awards Centennial Anthology (working title), a collection of teen writing celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in 2023. This is a project-based onsite position with specific deliverables due at various points on the editorial calendar, starting in April 2022 and ending in mid-July 2022. The Intern will report to Scholastic Inc.’s Director of Information Services & Cultural Insights at the Scholastic headquarters in SoHo, Manhattan, and will work closely with the Alliance’s staff, who will help provide guidance on the materials for selection. Vaccination is required for onsite work.
Since 1923, the Awards have inspired bold ideas in creative teens throughout the country. To celebrate the Awards’ Centennial, the Alliance is organizing a series of celebrations, programming, exhibitions, and publications to showcase the program’s robust history. The Centennial Anthology will be a thematic compilation of awarded teen writings spanning a century. The publication will be distributed to teens, educators, and their schools and communities, both directly by the Alliance and through its approximately 100 regional partners around the country.
The Alliance currently envisions a publication that includes:
A dedication (provided by the Alliance)
Table of contents
Foreword (contributor to be determined)
Eight to ten thematic sections (each with an introduction and approximately five selected works)
Educator’s Guide (contributor to be determined)
The Intern will be tasked with using the Scholastic Inc. archive to review and scan works from historical publications that fit certain themes and criteria. The intern will select and organize approximately 200-300 works for inclusion in the anthology and will provide additional selections based on feedback from Scholastic and Alliance staff. The selections, seen through the diversity, equity, and inclusion lens, will celebrate the Awards’ legacy and bring insights into the evolution and impact of the Awards over 100 years, particularly as they relate to American lives, history, education, and access to the arts. The works will be organized by themes, such as identity, issues of the day, family and friends, and the teen experience. The selection will also represent a wide variety of the Awards’ writing categories, ranging from poetry to dramatic script, from personal essays to journalism.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide input on themes and parameters of selection based on review of the works, in partnership with the Alliance staff
Read approximately 800-1,200 works (ranging roughly from 100 to 4,000 words), and select approximately 200-300 works for final consideration by the Alliance staff
Handle, scan, and digitize fragile materials from microfilm and bound volumes
Collate and organize works, with a consistent naming structure, creating a shared database for the Scholastic Archive and the Alliance
Provide additional selections as needed and as determined by Alliance staff
Qualifications:
Graduate degree in library and/or information science OR one year of completed LIS coursework, including classes in reference/readers advisory, knowledge organization, and information technology
Experience handling microfilm and using a card catalog index
Work experience or equivalent coursework in digital archives/archiving
Excellent research skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under the pressure of deadlines
Position Details:
This is a 15-hour/week internship, open from April-July 2022
This is an onsite position and vaccination is required
Compensation for this internship will be a stipend of $3,000
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a veteran.
How to Apply:
To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume to https://artandwriting.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=41. Please do not email or call--all applicants must apply via our job portal.
About the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers/Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards give students opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. In 2022, students across America entered more than 260,000 original works in 28 different categories of art and writing.
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Job posted to this site on March 16th at 12:04pm
Web Archiving Technician for the New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC) at The Frick Collection
Part Time
Web Archiving Technician
Part-time
14 hours per week.
Compensation
$20.00 per hour
The Frick Collection strives to provide every employee and intern with the best work and learning experience and benefits of any museum workplace in New York City. We offer a minimum wage for entry level employment and internship positions of at least $18.00/hour; this is $3/hour higher than the NYC minimum wage and we anticipate this increasing to $20.00/hour in our next fiscal year. We pride ourselves in promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture and on our support of diversity and work-life balance. The benefits offered by the Frick are unparalleled in the New York museum community. The Frick Collection offers a beautiful and pleasant work setting and an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.
The Frick complies with New York City’s Executive Order 225 and requires all employees and interns be fully vaccinated and to have received booster vaccines against the virus that causes COVID 19.
Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection
Part-time employees accrue sick leave up to 56 hours/year in accordance with the New York City Earned Sick Time Act.
Paid Time-Off: part-time employees receive paid time-off when they are scheduled to work on holidays the museum is closed to the public. These include New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. We also provide part-time employees with bereavement and paid parental leave.
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.
Meal discount: When employees are working onsite, they may access a discount on food pickup or delivery through Seamless/Grubhub.
Position Summary
Using Archive-It and other tools, the Technician will assist in building and refining web-based collections, perform quality control, and participate in cataloging of web resources. As a member of the NYARC web archiving team, the Technician will work remotely.
Duties and Responsibilities
Use Archive-It and other tools to contribute to the NYARC web archive collections
Perform quality assurance review of WARC (Web ARChive format) files
Create bibliographic records of web resources using OCLC Connexion
Create and update administrative records
Provide written reports and evaluations as requested
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in library or archives; experience with web archiving tools and techniques; knowledge of scholarly literature of art history; coursework/training in metadata
Enrollment in an accredited Master’s Degree program in Library/Information Science, Art History, or related discipline
Demonstrated interest in web archiving and metadata creation in a research library or comparable environment
General knowledge of software applications supporting integrated access to online collections and associated technologies
Knowledge of current trends and emerging technologies in web archiving
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other team members in a virtual and consortial environment
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to meet deadlines
Background
Opened to the public in 1935, The Frick Collection is a world-renowned art museum consisting of more than 1,500 works of art from the ninth to the nineteenth centuries displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Pittsburgh industrialist Henry Clay Frick. It is considered one of the world's most perfect museums and the residence is one of New York City’s few remaining Gilded Age mansions. The Frick welcomes nearly 300,000 visitors a year to its tranquil mansion on the Upper East Side, encouraging visitors to closely observe, reflect, and engage with its esteemed collection.
The Frick Art Reference Library, founded by Mr. Frick’s daughter, Helen Clay Frick, in 1920, is an internationally recognized research library that serves as one of the world's most complete resources for the study of Western art. Our entire staff ensures that the resources of The Frick Collection are made accessible and inviting to “all persons whomsoever,” in accordance with the wishes of the museum’s founder.
The Frick has moved into its temporary home in the former Whitney Museum Breuer building at 75th Street and Madison Avenue, Frick Madison, while renovations are undertaken to the newer parts of the building at 1 East 70th Street. We provide training on best practices for protecting oneself and colleagues during a pandemic while always providing the highest quality customer service.
Application Process
To apply, send cover letter and resume to:
Web Archiving Lead
jobs@frick.org (include “Web Archiving Technician ” in subject line of email)
Frick Madison
30 East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
No phone calls please.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The 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. 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 March 16th at 12:03pm
Metadata Lead at The Frick Collection
Full Time
Metadata Lead
Full-time/Exempt
The Frick Collection strives to provide every employee with the best benefits of any museum workplace in New York City and an entry-level minimum wage that exceeds those offered by other institutions. We pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and work-life balance. The benefits offered by the Frick are unparalleled in the New York museum community. The Frick offers a beautiful and pleasant work setting and an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.
The Frick complies with New York City’s Executive Order 225 and requires all employees be fully vaccinated and to have received booster vaccines against the virus that causes COVID 19.
Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection
Paid Holidays: All full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays, plus Lincoln’s birthday, Juneteenth, Election Day, and two floating holidays to be used in the last quarter of the year.
Sick and Vacation time: All 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: We provide all eligible employees with bereavement leave and paid parental leave, and we adhere to federal family leave laws.
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance: All eligible full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employee-sponsored benefit 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 eligible 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 and flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and commuting costs.
Background
Opened to the public in 1935, The Frick Collection is a world-renowned art museum consisting of more than 1,500 works of art from the ninth to the nineteenth centuries displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Pittsburgh industrialist Henry Clay Frick. It is considered one of the world’s most perfect museums, and the residence is one of New York City’s few remaining Gilded Age mansions. The Frick welcomes nearly 300,000 visitors a year to its tranquil mansion on the Upper East Side, encouraging visitors to closely observe, reflect, and engage with its esteemed collection.
The Frick Art Reference Library, founded by Mr. Frick’s daughter, Helen Clay Frick, in 1920, is an internationally recognized research library that serves as one of the world's most complete resources for the study of Western art. Our entire staff ensures that the resources of The Frick Collection are made accessible and inviting to “all persons whomsoever,” in accordance with the wishes of the museum’s founder.
The Frick has moved into its temporary home—Frick Madison—in the Breuer building at 75th Street and Madison Avenue (the former Whitney Museum), while renovations are underway to the newer parts of the building at 1 East 70th Street.
Position Summary
In July 2020, the Frick Art Reference Library was re-organized into four clusters – Access, Content, Preservation/Digitization and Archives/Records Management. The Metadata Lead is a key member of the Content Cluster which includes Acquisitions, Digital Art History, Photoarchive, and Web Archiving. This position reports to the Associate Chief Librarian for Content and works collaboratively across the library clusters.
The Metadata Lead is responsible for providing support for the discovery of and access to the library’s digitized content through metadata assessment, creation, harvest, enrichment, and maintenance; contributing records to shared catalogs, repositories, and aggregators; performing metadata audits of existing digital collections and participating in migration of legacy digital collections to new platforms; developing and documenting local workflows in accordance with best practices and staying apprised of trends related to facilitating access to digitized collections from cultural heritage institutions; tracking user engagement of digital collections in local and shared platforms; leading interdepartmental and serving as a member of internal working groups; representing the Library in cross-institutional initiatives.
Requirements
Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited university and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience. Experience with ExLibris Alma and Primo VE. Alma certification and knowledge or expertise with Alma analytics desirable. Basic understanding of cataloging standards and MARC21. Experience or familiarity using scripting languages and/or tools for data manipulation and analysis, including MarcEdit, OpenRefine, Regular Expressions, Python. Experience creating, editing, and transforming metadata and planning, implementing, and managing complex metadata workflows. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and learn and apply new technologies and metadata standards. Knowledge of linked data principles such as Wikidata, BIBFRAME, and Linked Art. Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a broad range of library colleagues. Commitment to professional development and growth and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate to skills and experience. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 annually. Please include salary requirement in cover letter.
Application Process
Send resume and cover letter to:
Associate Chief Librarian, Content
at jobs@frick.org (include “Metadata Lead” in subject line of email)
Frick Madison
30 East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
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. 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 March 15th at 5:22pm
Curator, Drawing and Archives at Columbia University
Full Time
Columbia University Libraries seeks a Curator to support and develop, at the highest level possible, the fundamental collection-related activities of Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library’s Drawings & Archives division (D &A). Activities include exhibitions, course integrated instruction, scholarly endeavors, and outreach to and collaboration with D&A’s international audiences. Because of the high research value of this collection, generally acknowledged to be among the finest in the world, an international community of scholars, students, and museum curators regularly use materials in Drawings & Archives to conduct original and advanced research. Our materials are exhibited, reproduced, and frequently cited in studies of American architectural history.
Avery, and this position in particular, works with architects and historic preservation and planning professionals who consult our records for renovation and restoration projects, as well as precedent studies for new designs. The Department has a very public role in New York and the greater architectural community in addition to its academic role and suite of services it provides to Columbia University students and faculty.
Responsibilities:
Explore new areas of collection growth with supervisory support.
Steer a collecting program for visual materials and archival collections related to architectural design and practice including paper-based, film, and born-digital formats, consistent with Avery's overall collecting policies and priorities.
Build an instructional services program for D&A with particular emphasis on service to the teaching and research programs of the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) and the Department of Art History and Archaeology.
Build and extend networks with other museums, foundations, libraries and the international architectural community.
Develop public programs and events in collaboration with other Avery and CUL staff to promote awareness and understanding of D&A collections and to bring attention to the contemporary relevance of the collection’s holdings in diverse ways.
Respond to inquiries from D&A patrons (in person, telephone, email); assist patrons with research inquiries and on-site use of collection materials.
In conjunction with supervisor and director of Avery, prioritize departmental activities related to the collection including research, care, storage, conservation initiatives, and digital project priorities.
Cultivate and help secure external support for the department, in conjunction with the Director and the CUL development staff. Maintain open communication and collaborative relationships with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and MoMA.
Represents the Department in CUL related projects and external venues such as professional conferences, the greater architectural community, and in writing and speaking.
Minimum salary: $73,000
About Columbia University Libraries
We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities to apply for this unique opportunity to become a part of our evolving Libraries and University community. Columbia University Libraries is a globally-recognized academic research library system, serving one of the world’s most important centers of research and learning in the most exciting and dynamic city in the world. Talented Libraries staff build, sustain, and make discoverable collections that transcend traditional boundaries of format and domain, keeping pace with a dynamic and rapidly evolving information environment and creating opportunities for users to encounter 4,000 years of human thought.
Our decisions are informed by new curricula developed to meet the needs of a more diverse student body, new and emerging areas of research being conducted by a broad spectrum of researchers, including graduate students and newly-hired faculty, as well as by perspectives from the diminished or entirely lost voices of historically oppressed, marginalized, and underserved populations and communities. As an organization, the Libraries provides a supportive, connected environment where every employee’s perspective is valued and every employee is encouraged to grow. All staff members have an impact on Columbia’s mission to advance knowledge at the highest levels and make the results of research accessible to the world.
Columbia University has a longstanding commitment to diversity rooted in values of inclusion and social justice, a commitment reflected in the curriculum and throughout University life. Columbia welcomes applications from candidates who share these values and who will foster their contribution to the University's educational mission. We invite applicants who have demonstrated creative approaches to empowering and mentoring staff, leading projects, solving problems, and developing user-centric programs, services, or collections. We offer salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Search Committee will review applications and nominations and will continue to receive and review them until the position is filled. Proposed start date is negotiable.
Minimum Degree Required:
Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
3 to 5 years curatorial and project management experience.
Expertise in American architectural history and theory.
Thorough knowledge of architectural records, archival materials, and preservation practices.
Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills.
Ability to interpret architectural scholarship for the general public
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in a related subject.
Has a collaborative work style, is comfortable sharing credit and resources with peers and other staff to fulfill Avery’s/CUL’s mission; able and motivated to mentor staff.
Record of professional engagement with the field (publication record, presentations, professional society appointments, etc.)
Familiarity with digital project development and management, digitization, and web technologies.
Experience supervising interns, students, or other staff.
Experience producing online exhibitions or digital humanities related projects.
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Job posted to this site on March 15th at 12:46pm
Social Sciences Librarian (Tenure Track) at Rutgers University Libraries
Full Time
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
March 11, 2022 ACADEMIC POSITION PROFILE APP. 22FA0295
TITLE: Social Sciences Librarian, (Tenure-Track)
New Brunswick Libraries, Rutgers University Libraries
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Rutgers University Libraries seek an innovative, collaborative and service-oriented librarian to serve as a liaison to the School of Social Work and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, and to develop services and collections in support of the social sciences at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. This tenure-track position reports to the Associate University Librarian, Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
The Social Sciences Librarian will:
Engage and collaborate actively as a liaison to the Rutgers University-New Brunswick School of Social Work and Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and the social sciences community by building relationships, developing user-centric resources and services, and participating in engagement and outreach activities as well as social sciences team activities
Develop collections and services in support of the research and curricular needs of these programs
Provide consultative services in research methods and tools, such as data and systematic reviews, that meet the needs of scholars in the social sciences in collaboration with other librarians providing these services
Provide education and outreach on scholarly communication issues including open access, research impact, and digital scholarship
Design and deliver engaging learning activities and services for diverse populations
Collaborate with the social sciences librarians in the Rutgers-Newark and Rutgers-Camden, and with other subject librarians to build robust services and shared online and print collections supporting social sciences research and education
Participate in the Libraries shared services including a full range of reference and instructional services for the Rutgers community via multiple modalities, and contribute to the overall goals of the Libraries
Build partnerships and co-curricular collaborations that advance teaching, learning, and scholarship; participate in university-wide initiatives, committees, and task forces
Demonstrate commitment to continual professional development and scholarship.
This position is a member of the Rutgers University Libraries Faculty, a team of librarians committed to providing first-rate public services to a diverse academic community. This position is expected to collaborate with colleagues across the Libraries to enhance the effectiveness of library services to the University community. This position may require working evenings and weekends. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to continual professional development through scholarly research including publications, presentations, and participation and leadership in the work of relevant professional associations, as required elements for successful promotion and tenure at Rutgers University Libraries. This position will be based in the Alexander Library on the College Avenue Campus in in New Brunswick, NJ. This is a tenure-track faculty position, requiring research, publication and active participation in professional associations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library school or its equivalent
proficiency in social science information, demonstrated via academic background or professional experience
experience with providing reference service and instruction in an academic setting, including online environments
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work collegially in a team-oriented environment
a demonstrated commitment to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion
capacity for research, scholarly publication, and service consistent with requirements for tenure and promotion
We strongly encourage those with an interest in the position who meet the required qualifications to apply.
Preferred:
an advanced degree in a relevant field
prior professional experience in librarianship serving social sciences populations
successful experience designing and delivering engaging learning activities and services for diverse populations
demonstrated capability in research methods and tools supporting the social sciences, such as quantitative or qualitative data skills, expertise in systematic reviews, or other related skills
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STATUS/BENEFITS: Tenure-track faculty status, twelve-month appointment, retirement plan, life/health insurance, prescription drug and dental plans, tuition remission, and 22 vacation days annually.
LIBRARY PROFILE: Rutgers University Libraries seek to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for learning and work for the students, faculty, and staff of the University. The Libraries actively embrace the Rutgers vision of “beloved community” defined by a commitment to work together to embody, reflect, and respect the complexities and differences of all our parts. The Libraries serve all institutions that make up Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Rutgers University–Newark, Rutgers University–Camden, and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. The Libraries have a highly valued staff of about 300, who are committed to innovation in access services, information literacy, and digital initiatives. Rutgers University Libraries operate with a budget of $45 million and have outstanding collections, especially in jazz and New Jerseyana. Collectively, the Libraries’ holdings include more than 4.8 million volumes. The Libraries hold memberships in ARL, BTAA, CNI, CRL, Lyrasis, NERL, PALCI, ValeNJ, SPARC (and COAPI), and use ExLibris, Alma, Primo and OCLC.
ABOUT THE ARCHIBALD S. ALEXANDER LIBRARY
The Archibald S. Alexander Library, located on the College Avenue campus of Rutgers University–New Brunswick, was erected in 1956 and is the oldest and largest of the Rutgers University Libraries. It supports doctoral programs in anthropology, economics, geography, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, and sociology; four professional schools and their doctoral programs; major interdisciplinary programs in African studies, Latin American studies, medieval studies, and South Asian studies; and undergraduate study across the humanities and social sciences. It is a federal depository library and has an especially strong collection in government publications. It is home to Special Collections and University Archives, the Digital Humanities Lab, and the East Asian Library. For more information, visit libraries.rutgers.edu/alexander.
TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES TO:
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/157801
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, provides equal opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized and/or underrepresented in academic librarianship and who will contribute to the breadth of our organization.
Rutgers University Libraries Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Job posted to this site on March 15th at 12:45pm
Biological Sciences Librarian (Tenure Track) at Rutgers University Libraries
Full Time
March 11, 2022 ACADEMIC POSITION PROFILE APP. 22FA0294
TITLE: Biological Sciences Librarian (Tenure Track)
New Brunswick Libraries, Rutgers University Libraries
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Rutgers University Libraries seek an innovative, collaborative and service-oriented librarian to serve as Biological Sciences Librarian, who will work with the faculty, students, and researchers in the School of Arts and Sciences biological and life science programs, with the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences departments focusing on biological sciences, as well as with biological sciences-related institutes, centers, and communities interspersed throughout other university schools and departments. This tenure-track position reports to the Associate University Librarian, Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The Biological Sciences Librarian will work with this community to create synergies that span interdisciplinary fields and support intellectual pursuits, while playing a unique collaborative role, and building opportunities essential for research and learning.
The Biological Sciences Librarian will:
• Engage and collaborate actively as a liaison to the Rutgers University–New Brunswick biological sciences community by building relationships, developing user-centric resources and services, and participating in engagement and outreach activities as well as Libraries STEM team activities
• Provide expert consultations to departmental faculty and students and manage local collections supporting subject needs
• develop and deliver course-integrated and resources-specific information literacy instruction in biology-based subject areas, build and maintain subject guides and learning objects to support curricular goals, and assess impact on student learning
• Provide education and outreach on scholarly communication issues including open access, research impact, digital scholarship, and science data management.
• Design and deliver engaging learning activities and services for diverse populations
• Collaborate with the sciences librarians in the Rutgers-Newark, Rutgers-Camden, and Rutgers Biological and Health Sciences libraries and with other subject librarians to build robust services and shared online and print collections supporting biology research and education
• Participate in the Libraries shared services including a full range of reference and instructional services for the Rutgers community via multiple modalities, and contribute to the overall goals of the Libraries
• Build partnerships and co-curricular collaborations that advance teaching, learning, and scholarship; participate in university-wide initiatives, committees, and task forces
• Demonstrate commitment to continual professional development and scholarship.
This position is a member of the Rutgers University Libraries Faculty, a team of librarians committed to providing first-rate public services to a diverse academic community. This position is expected to collaborate with colleagues across the Libraries to enhance the effectiveness of library services to the University community. This position may require working evenings and weekends. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to continual professional development through scholarly research including publications, presentations, and participation and leadership in the work of relevant professional associations, as required elements for successful promotion and tenure at Rutgers University Libraries. This position will be based in the Library of Science and Medicine on the Busch Campus in Piscataway, NJ. This is a tenure-track faculty position, requiring research, publication and active participation in professional associations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library school or its equivalent
• a bachelor’s or advanced degree or work experience in biological or life sciences or a related field
• experience with providing reference service and instruction in an academic setting, including online environments
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to work collegially in a team-oriented environment
• a demonstrated commitment to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion
• capacity for research, scholarly publication, and service consistent with requirements for tenure and promotion
We strongly encourage those with an interest in the position who meet the required qualifications to apply.
Preferred:
• prior professional experience in librarianship in an academic environment, including collection development, reference, and instruction
• successful experience designing and delivering engaging learning activities and services for diverse populations
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STATUS/BENEFITS: Tenure-track faculty status, twelve-month appointment, retirement plan, life/health insurance, prescription drug and dental plans, tuition remission, and 22 vacation days annually.
LIBRARY PROFILE: Rutgers University Libraries seek to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for learning and work for the students, faculty, and staff of the University. The Libraries actively embrace the Rutgers vision of “beloved community” defined by a commitment to work together to embody, reflect, and respect the complexities and differences of all our parts. The Libraries serve all institutions that make up Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Rutgers University–Newark, Rutgers University–Camden, and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. The Libraries have a highly valued staff of about 300, who are committed to innovation in access services, information literacy, and digital initiatives. Rutgers University Libraries operate with a budget of $45 million and have outstanding collections, especially in jazz and New Jerseyana. Collectively, the Libraries’ holdings include more than 4.8 million volumes. The Libraries hold memberships in ARL, BTAA, CNI, CRL, Lyrasis, NERL, PALCI, ValeNJ, SPARC (and COAPI), and use ExLibris,, Alma, Primo and OCLC.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE
The Library of Science and Medicine, located on the Busch campus of Rutgers University–New Brunswick, is the university’s main science library. It houses collections for biology, engineering, psychology, pharmacy, nursing, and medicine. Since 1989, it has been a depository library for United States patents and trademarks. For more information, visit libraries.rutgers.edu/lsm.
TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES TO: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/157795
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, provides equal opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized and/or underrepresented in academic librarianship and who will contribute to the breadth of our organization.
Rutgers University Libraries Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Job posted to this site on March 14th at 7:56pm
Discovery and Electronic Resources Librarian at SUNY Maritime College
Full Time
Discovery and Electronic Resources Librarian
About SUNY Maritime College:
SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.
Job Description:
The Stephen B. Luce Library seeks a Discovery and Electronic Services Librarian. The successful candidate will lead efforts to provide a seamless experience to patrons for discovering online library resources and services, with chief responsibility for the integrated library system and facilitating access to electronic resources. This position will require a willingness to problem solve.
Core Responsibilities:
Manages the Library's online services across multiple systems, including but not limited to Ex Libris' Alma/Primo, Springshare, OpenBiblio and ILLiad; effectively troubleshoot technical problems, isolate causes, and implement solutions.
Establishes and maintains on-campus and off-campus access to electronic resources, monitor platform changes, and work to investigate, resolve and communicate access issues in a timely manner.
Works collaboratively with others in the library and IT department on systems-related, technology-related, and digitally based library services, resources, and projects.
Works closely with the Collection Management Librarian and the Acquisitions and Budget Coordinator to facilitate and participate in the review and evaluation of electronic resources.
Prepares administrative and statistical reports, as assigned.
Provides general and specialized reference service in person and virtually.
Participates in library instruction and the creation of supplementary material
Serves as a subject liaison for developing resources and collections.
Serves on college and library committees, participates in local, regional, and national associations, and engages in scholarly activity required for promotion and tenure.
Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school or an ALA approved foreign equivalent
Knowledge of current and emerging standards, formats, and protocols relevant to discovery/electronic resources at higher education institutions
Strong understanding of electronic resource management and library systems
Familiarity with supporting off campus-access to licensed resources and the role of access and identity management technologies such as proxy server
Excellent communication and time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work independently and perform complicated tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to be flexible, acquire fluency in new applications, and adapt to changing assignments, library procedures, and priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Ex Libris library systems and other library software (Alma/Primo, SpringShare, OpenBiblio, ILLiad)
1 to 3 years experience in an academic or research library
Demonstrated technical-support skills
Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
Knowledge of HTML/JavaScript/CSS
Ability to gather, analyze, and report data
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Additional Information:
Classification/Salary Range: The Assistant Librarian is a United University Professions (UUP) position. Salary will be commensurate with experience with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please see the UUP Benefits Summary).
Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.
Special Notes: This is a full-time, calendar year appointment UUP Position Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
Budget Title: Assistant Librarian
Local Title: Discovery and Electronic Resources Librarian
Line #: 00402
For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action
SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.
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.
If you need a disability related accommodation, please call The Office of Human Resource Services at (718) 409-7303 or email at hr@sunymaritime.edu. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7350. It can also be viewed on line by selecting University Police at www.sunymaritime.edu.
Application Instructions:
Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Applicants are asked to submit the following:
Cover letter
Resume/CV
Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
Names and contact information of three professional references
Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edits your profile or to upload additional documents.
http://maritime.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=143746
SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Job posted to this site on March 14th at 7:55pm
Collection Management Librarian at SUNY Maritime College
Full Time
Collection Management Librarian
About SUNY Maritime College:
SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.
Job Description:
The Stephen B. Luce Library seeks a forward-thinking and collaborative Collection Management Librarian to join a highly engaged team. The successful candidate will oversee the continuing development and cataloging of a specialized print and electronic collection that supports the research, teaching, and learning needs of our students, faculty, and staff. This position will work closely with the Discovery and Electronic Resources Librarian and Acquisitions and Budget Coordinator.
Core Responsibilities:
Performs original and copy cataloging for all physical and digital formats using national systems and standards.
Creates and maintains collection integrity with collection development strategy, weeding protocols, and inventory assessments for print collections and e-resources in the library and aboard the training ship.
Develops and maintains library cataloging and workflow policies, maintenance standards, and best practices for a shared library services platform environment.
Works closely with the Acquisitions and Budget Coordinator in regards to ordering and receiving print and electronic content within the library's materials budget.
Collaborates with Discovery and Electronic Resources Librarian to optimize access to print and electronic resources, working in coordination with SUNY Library Services on relevant initiatives.
Collaborates across library departments to ensure metadata standards are in place for digital projects.
Prepares administrative and statistical reports, as assigned.
Provides general and specialized reference service in person and virtually.
Participates in library instruction and the creation of supplementary material.
Serves on college and library committees, participates in local, regional, and national associations, and engages in scholarly activity required for promotion and tenure.
Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school or an ALA- approved foreign equivalent
Original cataloging experience
Knowledge of relevant cataloging services and tools, professional library theories, issues and trends
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
Excellent communication and time management skills
Ability to work independently and perform complicated tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing assignments, library procedures, priorities and information technology needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Ex Libris library systems and other library software (Alma/Primo, SpringShare, OpenBiblio)
1 to 3 experience in an academic or research library
Ability to gather, analyze, and report data
Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Additional Information:
Classification/Salary Range: The Assistant Librarian is a United University Professions (UUP) position. Salary will be commensurate with experience with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please see the UUP Benefits Summary).
Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.
Special Notes: This is a full-time, calendar year appointment UUP Position Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
Budget Title: Assistant Librarian
Local Title: Collection Management Librarian
Line #: 00583
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Job posted to this site on March 14th at 10:53am
Data Analyst - Content Indexing at Bloomberg LP
Full Time
Bloomberg runs on data, and our Global Data team acquires and supplies it to our clients. Teams work to collect, analyze, process and publish the data which is the backbone of our iconic Bloomberg Terminal -- the data which ultimately moves the financial markets! We’re responsible for delivering this data, news and analytics through innovative technology - quickly and accurately.
As a member of our News Indexing team based in Princeton, NJ, you will be responsible for automated classification of the world's most important financial and economic news with the aim of further entrenching Bloomberg as the leader in the financial news market. We use proprietary and open-source software to automatically retrieve, parse, organize and tag news from social media sites, news feeds, web sites and other sources that run on the Bloomberg Professional Service. We also build and maintain our complex taxonomy of classification tags according to our clients’ needs. Our work is not theoretical or hyper-specific – it is practical and impactful.
We’ll trust you to:
Use specialized software in order to create hierarchical rules that automatically classify Bloomberg and third-party news, as well as data from social media sites. You need to have a keen interest in news and perform research in order to identify news topics and modify or create news classification rules accordingly.
Identify accurate and reliable news sources and act as subject matter expert for the news product.
Identify opportunities to create efficiency in our processes and execute on your ideas.
Collaborate with our partners in Product Strategy, Sales, Analytics and Engineering to understand our clients’ needs and build a market-leading news product. In addition, you will also partner with our Sales and Analytics groups to promote our news product and ensure strong customer uptake.
Develop cutting-edge processes focused on natural language processing, data science, machine learning, and text analysis as we build the next generation of Bloomberg’s proprietary news classification products.
You'll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree in disciplines such as Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or other computer-related specialization
Strong interest/ knowledge in financial and economic news
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to pay close attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven understanding of customer service and experience in building strong relationships with stakeholders
1 - 3 years of professional project management experience in information management with the ability to deliver on tight deadlines
Working knowledge of a programming or query language and experience of using it for a data analysis/data science project (e.g. R, Python, JavaScript, SQL, etc.)
Work legally in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future
We'd love to see:
Knowledge of U.S. market trends, themes and drivers
Experience working on data science projects and technologies, especially using NLP techniques to deal with unstructured text corpora
Experience in editing, writing, curating, labeling or assigning news stories
Experience in using categorization, filtering or mining software (such as OpenCalais, Datasift, GNIP, Inxight, IDOL, Verity, Clear Forest, Microsoft Fast)
Does this sound like you?
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
Bloomberg is committed to diversity. It drives our innovation. At Bloomberg, you'll have the opportunity to go above and beyond and to take risks. You'll be a part of an organization that is entering new markets, launching new ventures, and pushing boundaries. Our ever-expanding array of technology, data, news, and media services champions innovation and empowers clients -- and offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We bring out the best in each other.
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Job posted to this site on March 14th at 10:29am
Scholarly Communication Librarian at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Full Time
Robert W. Van Houten Library at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks a collaborative, detailed-oriented, and tech-savvy Scholarly Communication Librarian to support and contribute to the university’s creative activities, innovative teaching, and robust research ecosystem. This position reports to the University Librarian and has a leading role in the workflows that establish and maintain the library’s scholarly communication lifecycle, digital humanities, open access, and open education. The position supports new models for research and scholarship by providing and managing digital tools and applications for content creation, delivery, discovery, and analysis. The position also educates faculty and students in copyright, creative commons licenses, and intellectual property to safeguard the library’s role in the scholarly communication lifecycle.
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Job posted to this site on March 14th at 10:06am
Research and Instruction Librarian at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Full Time
The Robert W. Van Houten Library at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks an experienced, service-oriented, and collaborative professional for a full-time, non-tenure-track position of Research and Instruction Librarian for the engineering and science disciplines. The Librarian reports to the Associate University Librarian for Research and Engagement and assists, advises, and instructs users with accessing and using information in all formats, including direct and indirect service onsite and virtual.
The Librarian serves as liaison to designated STEM departments and programs and administrative units to support resource discovery and access, research and instruction, and assessment; teaches course-integrated research instruction, information literacy sessions, and ad-hoc workshops in designated disciplines; provides reference services and collection development. The successful incumbent will demonstrate a capacity to provide independence and collaborative customer service.
A typical work week includes at least one evening (until 9:00 pm) per week and three (3) weekends per fall and spring semesters. The schedule may be adjusted according to the instruction and education needs.
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Job posted to this site on March 14th at 10:05am
Architecture, Art and Design Librarian at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Full Time
The New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking an Architecture, Art and Design (AAD) Librarian. The AAD Librarian is responsible for the Littman Library branch during the closing shift and the Director’s absence. The Librarian will work closely with students, faculty, staff and other librarians to assist in digital projects and services, develop and promote educational materials and collections, and teach instructional sessions and programs. The Librarian will plan and implement workflows, including strategies to manage digital assets and advise students with best practices for preserving digital scholarship.
The AAD Librarian works primarily on-site, with minimal flex-work accommodations. A typical work schedule for the fall and spring semesters is Monday to Thursday from 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The work schedule for summer sessions and between semesters is Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. They will need to work occasional weekends for Open Houses or special events.
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Job posted to this site on March 11th at 2:20pm
Library Assistant in Cataloging and Digital Initiatives at Wesleyan University
Part Time
Wesleyan University, in Middletown CT, is seeking a Library Assistant to join our Cataloging and Digital Initiatives teams!
Details and application portal: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/8568
The position, which falls within the Discovery & Access department, is 0.8 FTE (i.e. 28 hours a week), but has full benefits. The ideal candidate should be tech-savvy, detail oriented, innovative, and possess a passion for metadata and a willingness to learn new skills.
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Job posted to this site on March 11th at 2:20pm
Library Technology Systems Manager at Drexel University
Full Time
Drexel University Libraries is Hiring — Library Technology Systems Manager
Drexel University Libraries seeks a Library Integrated Technology Systems Manager to provide managerial leadership in planning, implementing, and executing integrated library systems, applications and technology services that enable the Libraries’ efficient operations and effective strategic initiatives. The Manager builds and inspires effective teams within the Libraries’ matrix organization; directly supervises a team of technology specialists and serves as project manager for working groups that may include staff from across the Libraries’ programs and partners from other campus departments to coordinate, develop, and implement services, systems, and IT infrastructure. The Drexel Libraries’ integrated technology environment continually evolves and currently includes ExLibris library management, discovery and research services tools, along with archival and preservation tools and other library applications.
For more information and to apply, see the formal job posting via Careers at Drexel.
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Job posted to this site on March 11th at 10:13am
Pace University NYC Part-time reference librarian at Pace University
Part Time
The Part-Time Reference Librarian will focus on supporting the library’s extensive weeding project including evaluating print materials for deselection and physically withdrawing books. The part-time reference librarian will also provide comprehensive reference services, in a team-based, patron-centered environment for the Pace community.
Please note application materials must be submitted online through the careers.pace.edu website.
This is a temporary position until June 30, 2022.
Position Duties
Evaluate print materials for deselection based on a set of quantitative criteria and understanding of collection goals.
Participate in physically removing books from the shelves and preparing them for disposal or donation.
Provide reference and research support both in-person and via the online chat reference system.
Assist with other library projects as designated by the Head of Research and Circulation Services NYC.
Perform other such duties as assigned from time to time.
Position Qualifications
MLIS, MSLIS, or equivalent required. Current graduate library science students will also be considered.
Collection development and deselection in an academic library with weeding experience preferred.
Experience providing reference service in an academic library preferred.
Knowledge of print and electronic information sources.
Ability to work independently collaborate with colleagues and support a diverse student population.
Detail-oriented.
Excellent communication skills and service orientation.
20 hrs per week, evenings and weekends.
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Job posted to this site on March 11th at 10:13am
Evening and Weekend Circulation Supervisor at The New York Society Library
Full Time
The New York Society Library is seeking a full-time Evening and Weekend Circulation Supervisor. The position reports to the Assistant Head Librarian.
Summary
The Circulation Supervisor assists patrons at the Circulation Desk and over telephone/email by performing procedures related to the circulation of materials and public services.
Minimum Skills and Qualifications
Two or more years of supervisory experience
Two or more years of professional library experience
ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or MLS candidacy is highly preferred
Experience with integrated library systems (preferably Sierra), reference and public services
Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, computer proficiency, a commitment to providing superior service and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment
Excellent teamwork, project management, and conflict resolution skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervising the activities of Circulation staff during evening and weekend hours
Overseeing Library opening and closing procedures
Performing all Circulation Desk duties including but not limited to checking out and renewing Library materials, placing holds, collecting fines and fees, and responding to patron requests
Training Circulation Assistants and Circulation Pages
Assisting patrons and adjudicating conflicts
Serving as the primary Circulation point person in the absence of the Assistant Head Librarian
Assisting Assistant Head Librarian with written documentation and updates for all departmental procedures including cross training of Circulation staff
Working strategically with Assistant Head Librarian to assess, propose, and implement improvements in Circulation workflows and procedures in support of public services
Processing ILL requests via OCLC Worldshare
Assisting Membership Department with processing membership applications as needed
Providing basic assistance with Library computer workstations/printers and usage of/access to online resources
Processing member locker applications and performing related tasks
Providing reference services as needed
Performing other duties as required
Maintaining compliance with all Library policies and procedures
Maintaining a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and public services
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Sitting: 70-80%
Standing/Walking: 20-30%
Lifting: Occasional to frequent lifting up to 30 lbs. Sitting: 60-80%
Vision: Normal. Requires long periods of work at computers.
Environmental:
Indoor environment; Working closely with others and also independently. Occasional exposure to dust and mold.
Direct Reports
N/A
This is a full-time position with the following schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, Fridays 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Schedule subject to change. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a benefits package including health/dental/vision plans, 403(b) defined contribution plan, flexible benefits plan, and vacation and holiday time. The New York Society Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
Potential candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and the names of three (3) references with contact information to Meg Donabedian, Assistant Head Librarian, at mdonabedian@nysoclib.org with “Circulation Supervisor” in the subject line to be considered. Visit our website at www.nysoclib.org for more information.
Proof of full vaccination required
About the Library
The New York Society Library is a historic membership library founded in 1754. The Library today is open to all for reading, reference, and selected events, with circulation and other services by subscription. The beautiful landmarked building dates from 1917 and includes reading rooms, spaces for study, book stacks, a Children's Library, and the Assunta, Ignazio, Ada and Romano Peluso Exhibition Gallery. The Library has approximately 300,000 volumes and hosts a variety of special events, reading groups, and workshops, as well as the New York City Book Awards.
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Job posted to this site on March 10th at 4:52pm
Reference Librarian (Part-Time Seasonal) at College of Mount Saint Vincent
Part Time
Job Title: Reference Librarian (Part-Time Seasonal)
Department: Library
Reports to: Director for Library
Summary:
Reporting to the Director for Library, the Reference Librarian will provide circulation and reference services to faculty and students, as well as other projects as assigned. This is a part-time, seasonal, evening and weekend position. Applicants should be familiar with library technology, and have a passion to promote learning in a liberal arts college. There will be times when the person in this role is the only adult in the library.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be able to work alongside library personnel. The position involves using book carts, boxes and moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Duties include: Shelving, Circulation, Reference, Serials/Periodicals, InterLibrary Loan, Collection Development, Library Instruction, Content Creation, Social Media Updating, Opening and Closing the Library
Qualifications:
ALA accredited MLS/MLIS degree or degree in progress
Knowledge of Library of Congress Classification
Advanced internet research skills
Excellent writing skills
Knowledge of desktop computing and general office software (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Typical Hours (May Change Depending on Circumstance):
Sun 2pm-10pm
Mon-Thurs 6pm-11pm
Compensation:
$29/hr
Application Procedure:
For full consideration, submit in MS WORD or PDF format: a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for 3 references to hr@mountsaintvincent.edu
The College of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts college with approximately 1,500 undergraduate students and 300 graduate students located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York City. Our beautiful 70-acre campus of rolling lawns and wooded hills overlooking the Hudson River is just 12 miles from midtown Manhattan.
AA/EOE
College of Mount Saint Vincent is committed to provide equal opportunity, employment, and advancement opportunities to all individuals. The College of Mount Saint Vincent does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.
Last Updated March 6, 2022