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Job posted to this site on January 16th at 9:45am
Audiovisual Metadata Librarian at New York University Division of Libraries
Full Time
NYU Libraries is seeking a tenure-track faculty librarian to support the creation and maintenance of metadata for audiovisual resources. NYU’s growing collections currently comprise 175,000 audio recordings, 75,000 video recordings, and over 100 streaming media subscriptions in addition to ongoing audiovisual digitization projects. This position will be responsible for describing these materials according to national cataloging standards and will contribute towards library initiatives making audiovisual resources discoverable and accessible to a wider user community. NYU pursues broader library efforts including cooperative cataloging (PCC), authority control (NACO / SACO) and linked data (Wikidata). As a member of the Metadata Strategy Unit, this position reports to the Metadata Strategist, Team Lead of the Metadata Strategy Unit in the department of Knowledge Access (KA) responsible for cataloging and metadata services.
The Audiovisual Metadata Librarian will develop metadata application guidelines to optimize resource discovery and access, create sustainable metadata strategies to support digital preservation workflows, and promote the development of diverse, inclusive and equitable metadata through strategic community engagement and collaborative description workflows for collections representing traditionally underrepresented communities. In addition, this librarian will work closely with professional communities beyond NYU to promote the development of inclusive and representative metadata schema and vocabularies as well as conduct research in the area of inclusive and anti-racist descriptive practices. Read more about NYU librarians doing this work here: https://guides.nyu.edu/archival-collections-management/inclusive
This position’s responsibilities may include:
Cataloging materials in a variety of formats including but not limited to DVDs, analog video, digital audio / video recordings, and electronic resources.
Creating MARC and non-MARC metadata in compliance with standards such Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) or Resource Description and Access (RDA).
Applying controlled vocabulary terms such as from Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) / Name Authority File (LCNAF) / Genre and Form Terms (LCGFT), Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT), or Wikidata.
Collaborating with subject specialists to provide alternative solutions for inclusive metadata (e.g. multilingual names and subject headings, SACO lite) in response to the strategic priority of inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility (IDBEA).
Remediating legacy metadata (e.g. the Avery Fisher Center collection) and enriching electronic resource records to support library digitization efforts.
Participating in library committees on metadata policy, documentation, and workflows.
Contributing to cataloging and metadata pilot projects including but not limited to Wikidata, authority training, and resource accessibility testing.
Engaging directly with state, regional, and national committees responsible for decision-making and emerging trends within librarianship.
Participating in research, publication, and other professional and scholarly activities.
Research
Faculty librarians also explore their own active research agenda, contributing their expertise, experiences, and investigations to build new knowledge in their chosen areas. The Audiovisual Metadata Librarian will be well-positioned to make substantive contributions to research in a number of areas including, but not limited to, critical cataloging and inclusive description, technology for accessing legacy media and playback formats, and collaborative collecting practices around open access resources and consortial metadata creation.
NYU Cluster Hiring Initiative
NYU Libraries is participating in the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative to recruit, welcome, and support new library faculty working across the Division on timely themes of social importance, such as Inequality and Anti-racism, Population Health and Health Equity, Open Science and the Public Good, and Urban Environments and Politics. NYU Libraries will use the cluster-hire approach to address our goal of building a more diverse faculty community in a concerted way, with the full weight of the University’s recruitment and retention toolkit. It also allows us to mobilize our internal resources, including onboarding, cohort mentoring, and measures to protect time for research and service, and bring them to bear to ensure the success of new hires. For full details about the Libraries cluster hiring initiative, see this link.
This particular position is part of our Centering Underrepresented Voices: Anti-Racist Practices in Libraries and Archives cluster. The positions in the cluster are strategically placed in three core areas of librarianship: collections and subject expertise, description and discovery, and engagement and outreach. The cluster will center underrepresented communities' voices by bringing in new collections of African American and Black Diaspora Studies materials in all formats, creating anti-racist descriptive and metadata practices to support the discovery and use of these collections, and promulgating engagement and research services that draw on and support the growth of new knowledge. By approaching collections curation, description, and research support through a lens of inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility (IDBEA), we create a set of interlocking and cohesive supports that enrich the scholarly lives of our communities.
Qualifications
Required
Minimum one graduate degree (master’s level or higher), conferred by start date, for consideration. A second graduate degree will be required to be eligible for tenure. One of the two graduate degrees must be an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent.
Three to five years experience performing original or copy cataloging for a variety of physical and electronic non-print resources.
Knowledge of MARC / non-MARC descriptive cataloging standards.
Familiarity with library systems and tools such as OCLC Connexion, RDA Toolkit, MarcEdit, or OpenRefine.
Attention to detail and accuracy with strong oral / written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues both within and beyond technical services.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility.
Preferred
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.
Experience contributing authority data to a national cooperative cataloging program such as the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC NACO / SACO).
Knowledge of metadata transformation tools and programming languages such as Python, XSLT, or Ruby.
Fluency in one or more non-English languages (Spanish / Portuguese preferred).
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 moments of 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/101106 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 March 9.
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Job posted to this site on January 16th at 9:45am
Paper Conservation, NYC Municipal Archives at NYC Municipal Archives
Part Time
The New York City Municipal Archives Conservation Unit seeks a paper conservator for a 4-day/week term position of up to 3 years. The successful candidate will participate in a grant-funded project to conserve a collection of drawings detailing the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. The paper conservator will use standard methods to assess and document condition, formulate and implement appropriate treatments with a high degree of independence, and document their work in accordance with AIC standards. Treatments may include: dry and aqueous cleaning, adhesive and tape removal, stain reduction and solvent treatment, humidifying and flattening, lining, and mending using appropriate adhesives.
Minority candidates encouraged to apply. Please submit applications by 1/27/22.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A Masters degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, Political Science, or a related area; or
2. A baccalaureate degree form an accredited college and one year full-time professional experience in archival, records management or library work; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have the baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
Preferred Skills
1. A Master's degree in Paper Conservation, or equivalent training and experience;
2. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the analysis and treatment of paper-based materials;
3. Experience with creating and implementing treatment plans and completing before, during, and after treatment documentation in accordance with AIC standards;
4. Ability to plan, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet deadlines;
5. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team;
6. Ability to stand for hours at a time, lift and transport up to 35lbs, and work in areas that may include exposure to dust and/or mold
Additional Information
Grant Funded Position, includes benefits
To Apply
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NO E-MAILS, PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) APPROVAL.
Hours/Shift
Part-time.
Work Location
31 Chambers Street, Manhattan
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POST UNTIL
01/27/2022
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Job posted to this site on January 14th at 10:29am
Data Services Specialist/Professional Specialist at Princeton University Library
Full Time
Data Services Specialist
Princeton University Library
Requisition # D22 LIB 00005
Princeton University Library seeks a dynamic service-oriented library professional to serve as a Data Services Specialist in the Data and Statistical Services (DSS) unit at Firestone Library. DSS specialists play a critical role in helping world class academic researchers by providing instruction and support to juniors and seniors for independent research, as well as to faculty members and graduate students. Learn more about us at http://library.princeton.edu
The successful candidate will:
Provide direct support with statistical methods and software to a diverse community of highly motivated researchers - undergraduates, graduate students and faculty - in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Support researchers engaged in quantitative data analysis in a variety of academic disciplines; primarily in the social sciences, particularly economics, finance, politics, public policy, and sociology.
Help shape quantitative research through supporting innovative methods and approaches.
Assist in the choice, application, and interpretation of quantitative research methods, and with the use of statistical software.
Manage, schedule, mentor and supervise a team of up to six doctoral students who provide one-on-one research consultations.
Engage in individual consultation and group instruction.
Keep up to date with new methods, software, and approaches.
Maintain efficient operation of the DSS Lab. Retrieve and manipulate complex data from a variety of sources, transferring data between platforms for use in multiple computing environments.
Create documentation and maintain the DSS unit's web presence.
Process data and create metadata for files in the DSS unit's data archive.
For more detail on Data and Statistical Services, see https://dss.princeton.edu/.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in a social science such as economics, finance, politics, public policy, sociology or related fields.
Experience using STATA and helping others to do the same.
Research methods background with focus on quantitative data analysis and computing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using the R programming language and helping others to do the same. Advanced degree in a quantitative-focused social science discipline such as economics, political science, or sociology or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated ability and experience functioning successfully in a fast-paced environment with a strong service orientation.
Experience using complex machine-readable data or programming ability. Strong econometrics background.
Familiarity with social sciences, economic and/or financial data. Expertise with other statistical and programming packages; particularly Python, SAS, SPSS, and MATLAB.
The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate Professional Specialist rank depending upon qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website and must include a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information.
This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Princeton University Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and advancing the University's commitment to racial equity within our community and in the world. We encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply for our positions. To find out more about PUL's work towards greater inclusivity, equity, and diversity, please see PUL's "About" page.
Direct Link to Posting: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=24021
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Job posted to this site on January 14th at 10:27am
Data and Assessment Specialist at Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Full Time
The Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) seeks applications for the position of Data and Assessment Specialist.
Position Summary
The Data and Assessment Specialist will play a critical role in enhancing the Health Sciences Library’s (HSL) understanding of the CUIMC community’s needs and experiences with library services, resources, and spaces to ensure a high-quality user experience. The position will lead library efforts to collect, store, analyze, and learn from user data, allowing the library to better understand our users’ needs and to develop sustainable, meaningful interactions between library staff and the CUIMC community. This position will report to the Access Services Manager and will work closely with HSL’s operational and programmatic staff.
Responsibilities
Design and implement formal and informal assessment strategies and methods to collect and analyze transaction and usage data for all library units. Develop and implement library-wide policies and procedures for assessment and data collection.
In consultation with stakeholders, devise and maintain data repository for data collected from library systems, assessment projects, and user research. Create and deliver library-wide regular and ad-hoc reporting in formats such as dashboards and reports.
Establish methods to capture and report on CUIMC patterns and trends of information needs to inform service and program offerings and resource planning.
Guide, instruct, and consult staff and other strategic partners on data collection, analysis, visualization, and interpretation as needed.
Support the Access Services team in assisting users with accessing Library resources and services.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in experience, education and training plus at least two years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Anthropology, Business, Sociology, etc. may substitute for part of experience.
Demonstrated experience in survey design and analysis.
Demonstrated experience in data management.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and diverse populations.
Excellent communication, time management, and project management skills.
Experience in using relevant tools and software including Microsoft Office, survey tools (Qualtrics preferred), statistical software, Google Analytics, and customer support platforms (ZenDesk preferred).
To be considered, a cover letter must be submitted along with the application.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with outreach to students, faculty, and staff in an academic institution a plus.
Ability to drive end-to-end data analytics cycle.
Experience conducting assessment and evaluation projects.
Experience creating data management policies.
Experience training staff on data management practices.
Experience working on project teams and using project management techniques and tools.
Experience in marketing a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Job posted to this site on January 12th at 9:43pm
Director of the Summit (NJ) Free Public Library at The Summit Free Public Library
Full Time
The Summit Free Public Library (SFPL) Board of Trustees seeks a dynamic, action-oriented library professional to lead its vibrant public library following the retirement of its well-respected director. The new director will have the challenge to lead the library into the future including reorganizing our children’s and teen spaces and aligning the library with Summit’s wider redevelopment plans.
The Director will lead staff and collaborate with the Board of Trustees, Friends of the Summit Free Public Library and the Summit Free Public Library Foundation, City Council, School District and the Superintendent of Schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to bring high-energy leadership to help fulfill the library’s mission to “inform, enrich and inspire the community”. The director should be knowledgeable about library trends, technology and its use in libraries and be able to manage a facility and staff of 13 FT and 18 PT employees with an annual budget of $2.5 million.
The SFPL’s recently completed long range plan provides a roadmap for the library’s future with a continued commitment to community engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and continuous improvement. The library’s vision is to be the community’s “focal point for knowledge, entertainment, social gathering, and the exchange of ideas,”
The Summit Free Public Library is at the heart of our 22,000-person community and enjoys city-wide support. The library offers a wide variety of popular programs and services including a diverse collection, outstanding early literacy and adult programs, and technology training provided by a dedicated and talented staff team.
The City of Summit, New Jersey is often high on lists of best places to live in NJ and in the US. Summit has consistently ranked high in NJ Monthly's biennial listing of NJ’s Top 100 Towns. In 2019, Summit was ranked the second-best place to live in NJ.
Within 20 miles from New York City, with easy bus or train connections, Summit offers top rated schools, the Visual Arts Center, the Summit Playhouse, the Summit Community Center, the Reed-Reeves Arboretum, Watchung Reservation and numerous local parks along with a bustling downtown of many local and national retailers and restaurants.
We offer a highly competitive salary that is commensurate with leadership experience and a proven record of results. The library provides comprehensive health coverage, paid vacation time, a retirement plan, and pre-tax spending accounts.
Qualifications
An ALA accredited master’s degree in Library/Information Science is required as well as eligibility for a NJ State Public Librarian Certification. Experience in public or academic library leadership, administration and management with a minimum of five years’ experience working in a library setting. The director is required to become a NJ resident within one year of employment.
For consideration, please email a pdf cover letter, resume and three references to: librarydirectorsearch@gmail.com Questions and inquiries may be addressed to Alan Burger at aburger@librarydevelopment.com or Leslie Burger at lburger@librarydevelopment.com.
Confidential review of applications and interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position
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Job posted to this site on January 12th at 9:16pm
Special Collections Analyst at Columbia University Libraries
Full Time
Columbia University Libraries (CUL) seeks a creative and engaged Special Collections Analyst Librarian to design, coordinate and collaborate in planning and implementing ongoing integration, discovery, and syndication, and usage analysis efforts around the Columbia Libraries’ collections metadata, digital collections and licensed digital resources.
The Special Collections Analyst acts as a systems analyst, requirements developer and technical support provider for the diverse range of systems and services comprising Columbia’s digital library and scholarly technologies infrastructure. As part of the Development Infrastructure and Applications Team within the Digital Library and Scholarly Technologies (DLST) group, the incumbent will report to the Head of the Development Infrastructure and Applications Team and will work with the team, with the Libraries’ Special Collections units, and other Libraries and University staff to support existing archival description and digital collections workflows, to plan and develop requirements for new projects, and to improve access to the Libraries’ digital materials. The Special Collections Analyst/Librarian will bring an innovative, data-centered approach to all online projects and will thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Working collaboratively, this full-time librarian position will participate in project review, analysis, development, and assessment. The incumbent will also work collaboratively to help address “legacy” data flows and API remediation, developing tooling and strategies to assist in integrating systems to support discovery. Under the guidance of the Head of Development Infrastructure and Applications, the incumbent will help improve workflows and procedures related to archival description and discovery projects and mobile access strategies, participate in digital project planning, provide documentation and training support for the Libraries’ APIs and workflows, assist in developing and analyzing usage assessments and metrics, and provide reports and other information as needed to help with planning across the Libraries.
The Special Collections Analyst Librarian assists in advising and consulting with other units within Columbia University Libraries related to research facilitation and online access to Libraries’ digital materials, and will communicate with archivists and electronic resource librarians, and the Libraries as a whole, about data management strategies and best practices, digital collection access statistics, and emerging integration opportunities as well as industry standards. This position will participate in secondary assignments based on interests and institutional needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The documentation, implementation of and support for systems supporting analog and digital library and archival collections, including new and innovative tools such as ArchivesSpace, Aeon, as well as current and evolving metadata and information management strategies; with success measured by stakeholder satisfaction and/or user testing.
Improving and transforming metadata for use in CUL and national digital repositories; using existing and developing schemas and tools such as XML, XSLT, JSON, LD4L to manipulate, reformat and transform metadata in formats such as EAD, MARC, MODS, METS, RDF, PREMIS; with success measured by implementation of new and improved description, discovery and navigation of digital content
Sustaining and optimizing new and existing digital library / scholarly systems, services and workflows; by consulting with relevant staff, developing and documenting requirements, analyzing workflows and proposing and implementing improvements, and acting as a technology consultant to other divisions of the Libraries and CU generally; with success measured by stakeholder satisfaction and more efficient and effective operations.
Maintaining a close awareness of evolving digital library / scholarly tools, practices and standards and, when relevant, introducing them into the CUL environment; by outreach to others in the field, by developing innovative solutions, and by participating in relevant CUL and external investigations and projects; with success measured by improved CUL staff awareness of the field, external recognition for contributions to the field, and by helping ensure a robust and sustainable DL/DS infrastructure at CUL.
Qualifications
Minimum Degree Required
MLS or master’s degree in an Arts and Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum Qualifications
MLS or master’s degree in an Arts and Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the Linux/Unix server environments, APIs, version control, automated testing, and other standards and practices of modern, collaborative digital library and archives work.
Demonstrated knowledge of validation, presentation and transformation of data in HTML, XML, and JSON using technologies such as XML or JSON Schema, XSLT, XPATH, XQuery, Xspec, etc.
Demonstrated knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl/Ruby/Python/PHP/Javascript
Data analysis and visualization skills. Ability to document and share results effectively with varied audiences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of archival standards (DACS) and management tools such as ArchivesSpace, ArcLight, etc.
Knowledge of Javascript, GitHub, MySQL, PHP
Knowledge of XML and metadata schemas used to describe digitized cultural heritage materials, such as TEI, MARC, MODS, METS, OAI, and EAD
Knowledge of current digital library archives and collections technologies, such as Fedora, Samvera, Hyrax, etc
Columbia University Libraries have 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 with experience and interest in 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. Columbia University Libraries afford a flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional growth of staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings.
Minimum Salary: $73,000
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Job posted to this site on January 12th at 9:15pm
Library Relations Manager at Practising Law Institute
Full Time
Join PLI and represent the legal community’s premier provider of continuing education and research services as a Library Relations Manager in our New York office. Work in a collaborative environment that prides itself on a genuine commitment to a work-life balance (3+ weeks of vacation days and hybrid remote/in-person schedules for most roles!). Grow your career in this customer facing role and help us to maintain relationships within the library community and promote customer retention for PLI Press products including PLI PLUS, our award-winning research database.
For more than 80 years, PLI has served the legal community with innovative products and quality programming, building a sterling reputation spanning the country.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer relations and outreach for Law Firm, Law School, Government, and Corporate customers
Serve as primary account manager for some law school and special accounts
Work to ensure account retention for PLI PLUS
Provide PLI PLUS training through web conference and onsite visits
Attend industry events and conferences to promote PLI and bring back knowledge and insight
Support sales and marketing initiatives to promote PLI products
Support the development of PLI PLUS products by providing customer feedback and market insights
Create and update documentation to support PLI PLUS customers
Manage print and PLI PLUS subscriptions
Perform other related tasks as requested by supervisor
Travel is required
Other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Academic Credentials required, MLS preferred or comparable experience
1-2 years of experience relevant to library science and/or customer relations required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including public presentation skills
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to plan and effectively manage multiple projects
Ability to meet deadlines and work professionally under pressure
Effective decision making
Experience in law libraries, law schools, or the publishing industry preferred
Your benefits at PLI
PLI offers a generous benefits package and is committed to creating an interesting, collegial, and supportive work environment:
Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
Generous employer contribution to employee retirement savings account
Ample paid time off and holidays, summer Fridays
Flexible hybrid remote/in-person scheduling for most roles
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning web-based training along with other career development opportunities
Work-life balance initiatives
About PLI
Practising Law Institute (“PLI”) is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise, as well as preparing them to fulfill their pro bono responsibilities.
Chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, PLI was founded in 1933 by Harold P. Seligson. The organization provides the highest quality, accredited, continuing legal and professional education programs in a variety of formats. PLI publishes a comprehensive library of Treatises, Course Handbooks, Answer Books and Journals also available through the PLI PLUS online platform. The essence of PLI’s mission is its commitment to the pro bono community.
Only those applicants who meet our requirements for this position will be contacted.
Practising Law Institute is an equal opportunity employer. More information about PLI may be found on our website www.pli.edu.
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Job posted to this site on January 12th at 9:14pm
Technical Services Librarian (Instructor/Assistant Professor) at Queensborough Community College
Full Time
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Kurt R. Schmeller Library at Queensborough Community College invites applications for the position of Technical Services Librarian at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. The candidate will perform original cataloging, oversee and maintain vendor-ready cataloging for print and ebooks and serials. The successful candidate will serve as liaison to one or more academic departments and share responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned.
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce, and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of the Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.
As a community college in the CUNY system, our diverse student population primarily takes general education and lower division courses for university transfer. Library faculty members have an eleven month calendar with 40 vacation days. Faculty on the Assistant Professor tenure track receive reassigned time to pursue scholarship. For faculty in Assistant Professor rank, continued scholarly activities are required for tenure and promotion. Some evening or weekend shifts may be required.
Duties include:
-Function as subject specialist in assigned curricular areas, including collection development, communication and consultation with subject faculty. Serve at reference (in person and remote) and offer information literacy instruction.
-Lead library’s efforts in developing and maintaining a current library collection which supports the learning and research needs of the QCC students, faculty, and staff
-Represent QCC on the CUNY Office of Library Services Cataloging Committee and other technical services committees
-Coordinate QCC library liaison process, collaborates with other librarians and staff supporting library activities related to acquisitions, collections, fullfillment, reserve and interlibrary loans
-Provide traditional and virtual service at a reference desk, online and in individual consultations
-Support course related Information literacy instruction and teaching of general information literacy skills
-Collaborate in efforts to engage college community in effective use of library services that enables better participation in the academic life of the college and results in greater awareness among faculty members of the resources and services of the library
- Supervise support staff.
-May include other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
All titles require a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution.
For the Assistant Professor title, a second graduate degree is required. For the Instructor title, faculty must complete the Assistant Professor requirement for an additional graduate degree within five years.
Preferred qualifications include:
Excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities, a commitment to collaboration and mutual respect, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively on shared projects and committees in our multicultural library and college/university community
Strong oral and written communication skills, and strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
Supervisory experience
Experience working in library technical services or related field
Experience working in an academic or research library
Familiarity with Ex Libris, OCLC, or related products
Knowledge of cataloging best practices, familiarity with RDA
COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Candidates must provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
February 11, 2022.
Review of resumes to begin immediately.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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Job posted to this site on January 11th at 5:15pm
Digital Scholarship Services Assistant (Part-Time) at The City College of New York
Part Time
Overview
Digital Scholarship Services (DSS) in the Cohen Library at The City College of New York works with faculty and staff to manage and publish digital assets for preservation, access, and dissemination. DSS provides support in the areas of CUNY’s institutional repository, Open Educational Resources (OER), Digital Asset Management, and Digital Exhibits.
Reporting to the Digital Scholarship Manager, the DSS Assistant position provides technical and designing support in creating digital exhibits with materials submitted by CCNY faculty and staff. This position works closely with the DSS staff and clients to conceptualize, create, and implement digital exhibits using the open source Omeka platform. The DSS Assistant also provides general assistance in department daily operations, as well as technical support in creating libguide, digital asset database, and webpage design on various platforms beyond Omeka.
Responsibilities
Assists DSS staff in building digital exhibit websites (Omeka) by providing technical input to plan, design, and implement Omeka sites based on individual design needs
Maintains, updates, and troubleshoots existing digital exhibit websites
Communicates with third-party vendors’ support staff to resolve technical issues
Assists in maintaining and improving the discovery, usage, and preservation of digital assets
Designs digital and printed materials such as brochures, event materials, PowerPoint slides, and other marketing collateral
Performs various related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
Successful completion of some college coursework in Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, or Computer Programing
Experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, and other coding languages highly desirable
Working experience in web development on digital exhibits platform, particularly Omeka
Familiarity with designing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat, InDesign, etc.
Familiarity with JSTOR Forum and/or other digital asset management platforms a plus
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Excellent written, oral, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Additional information:
Pay Rate: Based on qualifications and experience
Hours per week: 10-20 hours
Application instructions:
Please email a cover letter and resume to: digital@ccny.cuny.edu. Please include DSS Assistant Application in the subject line.
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Job posted to this site on January 11th at 4:28pm
Academic Systems Technologist at Barnard College
Full Time
The Academic Systems Technologist is a member of the Academic Technology team in Barnard Library’s Instructional Media and Technology Services (IMATS), reporting to the Director of IMATS and supporting digital infrastructure for BLAIS, our partners in the Milstein Centers, and curricular and faculty projects. This role will take the lead on back-end services and applications, developing and maintaining technical infrastructure for a range of systems, including networked attached storage, web hosting, the Archives’ digital collections, and others. The Academic Systems Technologist fosters collaborative relationships across the organization, works on multiple projects at a time, anticipates potential issues, and provides proactive solutions.
Review of applications will begin on January 26th, 2022
The candidate selected for this position may perform remote work, or a combination of remote work and on-site work. The remote work schedule will be subject to approval and periodic review in alignment with the College’s Flexible and Adaptive work processes.
Lead back-end technical support for IMATS, BLAIS, and Milstein Centers
Supports the back-end of IMATS academic technology services, administering the IMATS web hosting platform on MediaTemple. This includes installing front-end applications like Omeka or WordPress for course projects, managing website back-ups, handling security updates, and maintaining DNS records.
In collaboration with the Associate Director for UX & Academic Technologies, helps create and maintain IMATS web hosting policies.
Supports technical services for the digital Archives – works with the IMATS Senior Software & Applications Developer, the Barnard College Archives, and Barnard College IT (BCIT) to build, populate, configure, and maintain a digital archives stack, and/or work with contracted vendors around the digital archives migration and maintenance processes.
Supports technical services for the Library – works with the Library Collections & Operations team to improve data collection and reporting processes.
Supports technical infrastructure for the Milstein Centers – works with Milstein Coordinator on needs assessments across the Milstein Centers; provides services such as helping to set up and maintain network attached storage servers, or researches and proposes application solutions related to assessment needs.
Provide technical support around academic technologies
Assess, create, and modify policies and procedures for the adoption, licensing, cataloging, and piloting of software and/or systems in collaboration with the IMATS technology team and other stakeholders.
Liaising with CUIT (Columbia IT), leads technical integration of LTIs (third party applications) into our instance of Canvas Courseworks (our LMS)
Collaborating with the Associate Director for UX & Academic Technologies and the Academic Technology Specialist, liaise with partners at BCIT (Barnard IT) and CUIT (Columbia IT) on data privacy and information security policies for academic technologies
Working closely with the IMATS academic technology team as well as other campus partners like the Center for Engaged Pedagogy, provides instructional and training materials and support for third-party applications
Provide support with course evaluations tools and processes to build up team redundancy for that work
Additional job responsibilities and duties as needed
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Job posted to this site on January 10th at 9:34pm
Special and Digital Collections Librarian at Teachers College, Columbia University
Full Time
Posting Summary:
Reporting to the Library Director, the Special and Digital Collections Librarian is responsible for stewarding special and digital collections.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Special and Digital Collections Librarian will collaborate with Library and College colleagues to process, catalog, and ensure high quality service for special and digital library materials and assets that build upon collecting strengths and support institutional needs and policy. She/he/they will provide a high level of service for these collections and also participate in their promotion through displays, instruction, and outreach to members of Teachers College and the broader community of researchers and scholars. The incumbent will play an important role in advising upon policy and curating resources for scholarly research and integrated discovery.
Minimum Qualifications:
-- ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent
education and experience (subject expertise combined with appropriate teaching
experience and/or library experience)
-- Demonstrated knowledge of current national archival and descriptive standards and best
practices, including working knowledge of Dublin Core and MARC
-- Experience accessioning, arranging, and describing born digital archival material
-- Ability to foster and grow effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, faculty
and students
-- Evidence of analytical, organizational, communication, project, and time management
skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and
projects on time and within budget
-- Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the
Web, and library-relevant information technology applications. Working knowledge of
standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint or other productivity software
-- Demonstrated ability acquiring and using new computing skills, such as learning new
software applications and exploring innovative tools and services
-- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in academic libraries, higher
education, and relevant subject disciplines
Preferred Qualifications:
-- Knowledge of/experience with archives and digital asset management systems
-- Experience providing reference service, preferably in a special collection or archival
setting, including historical research methodology and experience using online and print
research tools
-- Knowledge of or experience with scripting languages to automate computational
processes
-- Familiarity with Alma, Primo VE, and Alma Digital
-- Experience working with donors to transfer born digital records into an archive
-- Knowledge of current approaches and best practices in digital preservation and other
digital archives functions
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Job posted to this site on January 10th at 2:39pm
Full-time Librarian-Adult/Young Adult Services at Katonah Village Library
Full Time
Description:
Katonah Village Library is located in the charming and historic hamlet of Katonah, about an
hour north of Manhattan on Metro North’s Harlem Line, with easy travel distance from
Stamford/Danbury CT. We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and service-oriented librarian
who will share the library’s mission of providing meaningful experiences, fostering stronger
human connections, and who appreciates the importance of the library’s role in the lives of
young adults.
Qualifications and Requirements:
● An MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution.
● 2-5 years’ experience working in a public library with teens and/or adults.
● Excellent technology skills and the ability to learn and teach new technologies to the
public and staff members.
● Knowledge of online systems, subscription databases and library interfaces such as
Evergreen (library catalog), Overdrive and the public print management system.
● Experience managing full or part-time staff.
● Knowledge of WordPress and social media platforms.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
● Provide reference and research assistance to teens and adults.
● Oversee the adult circulation desk staff and create/maintain staff schedules. Provide
backup to the circulation desk as needed.
● Plan and conduct programs and activities for Young Adults in collaboration with the
Children’s Librarian and the Community Engagement Coordinator.
● Promote events through press releases, flyers, website, and social media.
● Create a welcoming atmosphere in the Young Adult area and supervise usage.
● Plan and manage the annual budget for the Young Adult area, including monitoring
expenditures for materials/programs and allocation of funds.
● Perform professional copy cataloging on all Young Adult and Adult material in
accordance with national/local standards. Supervise staff in Technical Services duties.
● Select materials for young adults and maintain collection through periodic assessment.
● Assist Library Director in acquisition, maintenance and weeding of Young Adult and
Adult collections.
● Select and maintain periodicals and e-books.
● Develop partnerships with local schools and organizations in the community.
● Maintain/Coordinate usage of 3D printer & Young Adult Technology equipment.
● Maintain Musical instrument collection.
Specialized Duties and Responsibilities:
● Assist the Library Director in library administration and staff supervision.
● Update and edit the library’s website.
● Interlibrary Loan responsibilities which include coordinating borrowing and lending
materials.
● Experience in (or ability to learn) ILS (catalog) reports (collect, interpret, and provide)
meaningful usage data.
35 hours per week including one scheduled evening and rotating Saturdays.
Katonah Library offers an excellent health/dental benefits package and membership in The New
York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS).
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, detailed resume and salary expectations to Mary
Kane, Director: mkane@katonahlibrary.org Applicants should be prepared to provide the names,
email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references upon request.
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Job posted to this site on January 10th at 2:39pm
Library Clerk – Circulation (Part-time) at Dominican College
Full Time
Dominican College seeks a service-oriented individual to fill the position of Library Clerk at the Sullivan Library. This is a year-round part-time position primarily at the Circulation Desk.
Hours:
Wednesday 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Friday 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday Noon-7 p.m.
Sunday Noon-7 p.m.
Responsibilities include assisting students and faculty, troubleshooting basic computer and printer questions, circulating materials, shelving materials, and maintaining stacks. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements: High school diploma. One year of customer service or general office experience. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with patrons. Computer skills are essential. Bilingual a plus.
Qualified applicants should forward their resume and cover letter to m.schaub@dc.edu
AA/EOE
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Job posted to this site on January 10th at 10:33am
Metadata Librarian at The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary
Part Time
Responsible for creating descriptive metadata for film and audio recordings for five-month grant funded project. Meeting local and nation standards. Ingest metadata into digital assets management system (Islandora). Troubleshooting and seeking solutions with bibliographic control and database issues. The Metadata Librarian serves as an integral part of the processing and digital library teams.
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Job posted to this site on January 10th at 10:28am
Executive Chief Librarian (Assistant Administrator) at CUNY - The Graduate Center
Full Time
Position Details:
The Graduate Center, CUNY is a focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 48 doctoral and master’s programs, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The
Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC.
The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni—who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City’s intellectual and cultural life.
The Mina Rees Library is committed to supporting the curriculum, research, teaching, and learning activities of The Graduate School and University Center. The Executive Chief Librarian provides the strategic vision and leadership necessary to support, expand, and advance the Library's goals and objectives. The Executive Chief Librarian reports to the Provost.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides overall administration, planning, and oversight of library collections and services.
- Provides leadership for the development of the most appropriate and effective ways of offering library services, managing and anticipating current and future technological needs and services, including integration of digital collections and services with traditional library services and collections
- Oversees budgeting, financial, and personnel matters of the Library, including recruiting, selecting, hiring, and evaluating professional library staff and for administration of the library budget.
- Makes recommendations to the Provost on the most effective means of providing library support for research and teaching.
- Serves as ex-officio Chair of the Library's Executive Committee which makes the initial decisions on all library faculty reappointments, promotions, and tenure actions.
- Collaborates with doctoral and Master’s faculty and students to identify library research and study needs and to assess existing library collections and services.
- Works with Information Technology to develop and maintain technology-related strategies and services in support of the research and educational needs of faculty and students.
- Serves as an ex-officio member of the Library and Information Technology Committees of the Graduate Council.
- Represents the Library and the GC through active participation in the work of the Library, the GC, the Council of Chief Librarians, the higher education community, and in professional associations.
- Serves on the Executive Board of the Friends of the Mina Rees Library and provides input on library needs and suggested strategies for fundraising.
- Performs other related duties.
Qualifications:
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
A preferred candidate should have:
- MLS from an ALA accredited program and either a Master's degree or a doctorate are strongly preferred.
- Scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment at a senior faculty rank.
- Demonstrated skill, experience and commitment to diversity in the recruitment, guidance and advancement of personnel.
- At least ten years of progressively responsible library administrative and budget management experience, preferably in higher education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of traditional library functions, emerging technologies, and trends in higher education and their impact on library services.
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising and donor relations preferred.
How to Apply:
Go to http://cuny.jobs/ and search for Job ID 23359.
Please click on "Apply Now" below which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply. Please upload a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references (name, title, organization, phone number, and email). Please upload all documents in Word or PDF format.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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Job posted to this site on January 7th at 6:03pm
Assistant Professor for Instruction Design and Education at CUNY - Queens College Libraries
Full Time
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Queens College Libraries (QCL), The City University of New York, seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track Instructional Design and Education Librarian to develop, promote, evaluate, and deliver instructional support and content for in-person and online information literacy and serve as Education subject specialist and liaison to the School of Education.
The Instructional Design and Education Librarian applies learning technologies, design principles, and best practices to develop general and course-specific learning objectives and create and maintain library instruction materials for course-integrated instruction sessions as well as credit courses taught through the library department. The Instructional Design and Education librarian will serve as the library’s liaison to the School of Education. This is a public services position working closely with the Associate Librarian for Research & Instructional Services and the Associate Librarian for Scholarly Communication & Subject Specialists. Reporting directly to the Chief Librarian, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- As the Subject Specialist for Education, provide appropriate services to the School of Education, including research assistance, library instruction, collection and resource development, and outreach
- Create resources and training for the Library Instruction Program and assist QCL librarians in integrating new pedagogical strategies into their teaching, including working collaboratively across QCL to design and create an instructional toolkit to support pedagogically sound instruction
- Identify, evaluate, and apply appropriate technologies to the design and delivery of in-person and online instructional services
- Guide library faculty to include universal design for learning and inclusive design principles in their teaching
- Participate in the library’s reference and instruction program
- Work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within QCL and the QC campus
- Represent QCL interests on various local, regional, and national committees.
- Develop a record of peer-reviewed scholarship and creative work
- Perform other professional duties as needed by the QCL department
- Schedule may include some evenings and weekends
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, with a second graduate degree required. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2nd Master’s degree or higher in Education or related field
- Two years of related experience in librarianship and/or teaching
- Experience with instructional and/or curricular design
- Experience teaching in higher education
- Familiarity with the ACRL Framework and other best practices for information literacy instruction in higher education
- Experience with technologies and tools that deliver e-learning content such as learning management systems, content authoring tools, etc.
- Familiarity with resources, current scholarship, and research strategies in the field of Education
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment
- Strong record of participating in scholarly conversation via publications, presentations, etc.
COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
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- Go to cuny.jobs
- Search by the Job ID 23434 in 'Job Titles,Keywords'
- Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
**Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.
CLOSING DATE
February 5, 2022
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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Job posted to this site on January 7th at 11:45am
Coding Instructor at The New York Public Library
Full Time
The New York Public Library is looking for talented coding instructors, trainers or industry professionals to join our team and help New Yorkers achieve their app development dreams. This position is for someone interested in community development through education. You will be supporting adult learners of diverse careers, educational backgrounds, and cultures as they embark on their app development journey. The NYPL offers technology classes in more than 80 libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island. Topics include MS Office, Internet basics, coding languages, graphic design, 3D printing, audio production, video production, podcasting and more.
This position is a temporary 1-year position with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities
As a Coding Instructor, you will
Conduct app development courses and workshops using Swift for approximately 15 students per class both online and in-person
Provide consistent engagement with students, answering their questions, providing feedback on assignments, and coaching them through our curriculum.
Document and maintain detailed records of student’s attendance and performance for the duration of the course.
Keep students motivated to complete their learning journey
Travel throughout Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx to deliver training, as needed
Perform ad-hoc project related duties as required
Evenings and some weekends required
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of relevant Swift app development work experience.
Working knowledge of software development principles and object-oriented programming
Prior experience teaching/instructing/training adults for related technology products and services
The ability to instruct in a “hands-off” manner, letting users learn by doing
Ability to teach in both traditional classroom and virtual classroom settings
Extensive knowledge of Mac and Swift software
Strong aptitude for learning new and emerging technologies quickly
Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for:
Apple’s Swift Programming Language
HTML/CSS
Javascript
jQuery, Bootstrap
Preferred Qualifications
Prior coding bootcamp teaching experience a plus
Knowledge of:
Python and/or Ruby
Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline
Adobe Premiere or equivalent
Ableton and/or Pro Tools
VR/AR software and/or Unity
CAD software
Knowledge of New York metropolitan area
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Please Note: Effective August 2, 2021, absent a qualifying exception for medical or religious reasons, newly hired employees of the New York Public Library must present proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until 14 days after their receipt of their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 14 days after their first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Newly hired employees who need additional time to receive their vaccination prior to their start date may request an adjournment of their start date with their hiring manager. The Library will consider such requests on a case by case basis, depending upon the Library’s operational needs, among other factors. The Library will further consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library’s vaccination policy will be provided with additional instructions at the time of the conditional offer.
Core Values
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Physical Duties
Limited physical effort is required
Light lifting required
May require travel within NYC
Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non Union
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours per week: 1pm - 9pm (4 days during week and one 7 hour shift on a Saturday or Sunday.
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Job posted to this site on January 6th at 2:40pm
Assistant Librarian (Part-time) - New York School of Interior Design at New York School of Interior Design
Part Time
Job Title: Assistant Librarian (Part Time Position)
Position Overview: The New York School of Interior Design, an accredited, independent institution of higher education devoted entirely to the discipline of interior design and its related professions, seeks an individual to serve as an Assistant Librarian. Reporting to the Director of the Library, the Assistant Librarian supports the day-to day operations of the Library’s public services and the two materials libraries. S/he is an integral part of the Library’s public services team for providing instructional, reference, and circulating services to library users. During the closing shifts and in the absence of the Senior Librarian, s/he manages the Library’s circulation and reference desk and supervises student workers. The Assistant Librarian performs a variety of system maintenance tasks, such as updating the Library’s website and online subject guides and maintaining other electronic tools and platforms pertaining to public services. S/he may need to perform tasks and projects related to the NYSID Archives & Special Collections.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist the Librarian with the operations of circulation and reference services and delivering library instruction sessions to NYSID students, faculty and staff; answer reference queries and help patrons locate items and resources in the library and archives, and through online databases.
Manage the day-to-day public services operations and supervise student workers during closing shifts and in the absence of the Senior Librarian.
Assist the Senior Librarian to manage the two materials libraries on the main campus and at the Graduate Center.
Assist the Senior Librarian to coordinate the schedule and content of the Library’s instruction program; conduct any library instruction sessions assigned within his/her schedule.
Working with other librarians, update the Library’s website and online subject guidelines on a regular basis to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information and content represented on those online platforms.
Resolve technical issues related to the Library’s online resources.
Working with other librarians, actively explore and implement new library/information technologies pertaining to the Library’s public and instructional services.
Perform tasks and projects related to the NYSID Archives & Special Collections on an as-needed basis.
Other duties, projects and activities as may become necessary.
Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution (candidates pursuing an MLS degree at an ALA-accredited institution will also be considered). Bachelors in art history, fine arts, design, or architecture preferred. Some circulation and reference experience in an academic and research library environment highly desirable. Experience using an integrated library system, particularly its circulation module, desirable. Former teaching or library instruction experience highly desirable. Proficiency in WordPress, LibGuides, Omeka, and other library and information technologies pertaining to library public and instructional services. Strong technical skills of evaluating and employing a variety of new Web tools, systems platforms, and social media channels to facilitate and promote library services and operations. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills for lectures, presentations, and working with library/archives users and staff. Professional committee memberships/activities in related organizations, such as ARLIS/NA, VRA, AASL, ALA, or ACRL, desirable. Ability to work independently, be flexible, have high attention to detail; a proactive problem solver. Friendly, with strong service orientation and good people skills. A commitment to user-oriented library services. General knowledge of art, architecture, and design research resources preferred. Ability to perform physical activities associated with library collections.
This is a 1-year renewable appointment. 16 - 17 hours per week work schedule. Required to cover evening and/or weekend hours during the academic year.
Salary Range: $20-25/hour
New York School of Interior Design is an AA/EOE employer.
Submit resume including salary requirements to:
Human Resources Office
New York School of Interior Design
170 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
Or email to: resumes@nysid.edu
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Job posted to this site on January 6th at 2:39pm
Scholarly Communications Librarian at Purchase College, State University of New York
Full Time
Purchase College Library seeks an energetic and detail-oriented individual for the full-time, tenure-track position of Scholarly Communications Librarian. A successful candidate will have a keen interest in both scholarly communications and institutional repositories. The candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders both in and outside the Library to provide expertise and leadership in developing and implementing the library’s institutional repository and promoting the use of open educational resources. This appointment also serves as a member of the Library’s instruction and reference team whose duties include serving as liaison to one or more academic departments and ensuring accessible services for all patrons. The ideal candidate must be creative, collaborative, and service-oriented with a strong understanding of scholarly communications and a commitment to and aptitude for teaching undergraduate students, as well as demonstrated outreach and communication skills.
Description of Primary Responsibilities:
Act as Project Manager in the development, implementation, supervision, and maintenance of an institutional repository
Follow and develop institutional standards and guidelines for creating, managing, preserving, describing, and delivering digital collections
Manage and coordinate processes and procedures for the selection, intake, long-term preservation of and access to the Library’s institutional repository
Advocate and promote the use of the library’s institutional repository and serve as spokesperson to publicize the institutional repository’s benefits and uses
Establish and implement digitization and metadata workflows for all digital resources in a variety of formats
Determine digital project staffing needs. Hire, train, and supervise project interns, student workers, and/or staff
Promote the use and adoption of open educational and open access resources
Assist with collaborative grant writing and identification of additional funding sources for digital program initiatives
Description of Secondary Responsibilities:
Teaches introductory and advanced information literacy research sessions both in-person and remotely
Provides reference services, including reference desk shifts and monitoring chat, text, email, and Zoom reference services
Participates in collection development and serves as a liaison librarian to academic departments. The liaison assignment will be designed to complement the strengths of the successful applicant and sized to balance the additional responsibilities of the Scholarly Communication and Institutional Repository role.
Develops and maintains online instructional tools such as subject guides, tutorials, and/or webpages
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program
Demonstrated project management experience in a highly collaborative environment, preferably in an academic institution
Minimum of one year of professional experience in digital initiatives, digital collections, or metadata services
Experience in developing and/or managing an institutional repository system
Demonstrated experience with current digital collection architectures and platforms such as DSpace, CONTENTdm, Digital Commons and/or other repository tools
Demonstrated technical experience with current digital collection technologies, standards, platforms, and equipment
Knowledge of the standards, technological framework, and best practices for digital capture, scanning, metadata creation, description, access, storage, and preservation
Knowledge of scholarly communication issues, open access initiatives, intellectual property, and copyright issues, and new forms of publication and research/creative activities
Working knowledge of digital content and metadata cataloging standards and systems (e.g. VRA Core, Dublin Core, EAD)
Demonstrated computing skills and efficiency utilizing complex computing applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Cloud-based storage solutions
Knowledge of accessibility standards and experience working with persons with disabilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially for the purpose of describing technical issues
Attention to detail and accuracy
Willingness to undertake Library and College service responsibilities, professional development, and scholarship, in keeping with a tenure-track position
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience with web interface design, management, and usability
Experience supervising and training student workers
Previous experience providing grant support and/or grant writing
Academic library instruction and reference experience
Experience with the Springshare suite of tools
Experience with Moodle or similar learning management system
Resume, Cover Letter, List of References required
Nondiscrimination Policy – Purchase College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the Purchase community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. To view the entire policy, please visit the following website: Purchase College Human Resources Policies and Procedures website.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Purchase College is an AA/EEO employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University’s current campus security policies. Purchase College’s Annual Security Report is available at Purchase College NYS University Police Website.
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Job posted to this site on January 5th at 12:18pm
PART-TIME PAPER CONSERVATOR POSITIONS (CONTRACTORS) at Dept of Records & Information Services
Part Time
PART-TIME PAPER CONSERVATOR POSITIONS (CONTRACTORS)
The Municipal Archives Conservation Unit seeks 2 part-time (contract) conservation technicians to process, inventory, and rehouse a collection of historical architectural building plans that date from the 1860s to the 1970s. Under supervision, the technicians will remove the rolled plans from storage, surface clean, flatten, perform simple repairs, re-house, label, perform basic research to identify and arrange plans according to block and lot and permit identification numbers, and enter descriptive information into a spreadsheet. The technicians will also assist with identifying items requiring additional conservation treatment. Preferred candidates will have experience processing archival materials, and experience handling delicate or damaged material. Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented and organized
Required qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year full-time professional experience in conservation and/or preservation.
Preferred: Experience treating oversized paper-based materials.
For Consideration, email to: recruit@records.nvc.gov
SALARY
$22.21/hour, 25 hrs/week
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Job posted to this site on January 5th at 11:33am
Rochester Institute of Technology College of Art and Design Liaison Librarian at Rochester Institute of Technology
Full Time
RIT Libraries invites applications for a full-time (F/T) College of Art and Design Librarian with strong reference and instruction skills.
This professional librarian provides reference, research services, and instruction to students, staff, faculty and the community at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). As the liaison to the College of Art and Design, with its five dynamic schools, galleries, and research centers, the librarian is responsible for working as a member of the Research & Instruction Services department to develop dynamic programs and instruction opportunities. The ideal candidate will be creative, curious and enthusiastic about teaching and collaboration with an interest in visual arts and sciences including architecture.
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Job posted to this site on January 5th at 10:34am
Systems and Operations Coordinator at New York Public Library
Full Time
Preservation and Collections Processing is a department within New York Public Library’s Collections and Research Services that is responsible for the management and preservation of all of the Research Libraries collections and for the processing of its special collections. Systems and Operations is a newly-formed department that develops and maintains systems specific to supporting special collections operations. These systems handle the safe and secure tracking of objects, the intake of acquisitions and accessioning data, exhibitions and in/outgoing loans, conservation treatments, and certain collection and project management functions.
Under the direction of the Systems and Operations Manager, and in close collaboration with staff within Preservation and Collections Processing and in units throughout the Library, the Systems and Operations Coordinator will primarily assist in supporting the NYPL’s collection management system, CMS, as well as its web-facing portal, SPEC, both based on the Filemaker platform. The Coordinator will also be responsible for devising a training program to the CMS’ growing user base and maintaining usage and technical documentation. This role is a good opportunity for those seeking experience with database development, creating and automating reporting, helping improve the end-user experience, systems implementation, maintenance, documentation, interoperability, and data migration.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Preservation and Collections Processing Systems and Operations, the Coordinator wil
Provide end-user support (30%)
Triage, track, gather additional information, and escalate bug/issue or feature request tickets, ensuring updates and resolutions are provided in a timely manner.
Provide day-to-day systems support to end-users over video/phone calls, or quick one-off meetings; use these sessions to gather feedback to inform future system developments.
Create new user accounts and assign user security settings as is appropriate for the staff member; help with password resets or other general access issues.
Send systems-related emails to users to help communicate and plan for upgrades, systems maintenance, general updates and training opportunities.
Assist with back-end development tasks (30%)
Use the database client to resolve basic and/or intermediate-level issues to do with front-end design or layout elements.
Assist with quality assurance (QA) testing especially after upgrades, or in preparation for release of new features or interfaces.
Assist with basic back-end maintenance of the database including reviewing error log reports, and that server-side scripts and database backups are performed on a regular basis.
Assist with data entry or remediation projects.
Coordinate a system training program (20%)
Devise and host programmatic training for internal preservation and curatorial staff.
Support with the creation and maintenance of systems usage documentation: assess documentation across collections-related databases and determine where information is incomplete or inconsistent.
Devote time to professional development and training (20%)
Assist with data integration projects between CMS and other research library systems such as the Sierra ILS, ArchivesSpace, Aeon, and other current/emerging systems used throughout the Library.
Attend relevant professional development training opportunities relevant to the position.
Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years relevant professional experience OR Master's degree and 3+ years relevant professional experience
Required Skills
Using and/or working with relational databases, experience and familiarity with any archival, preservation, collection management or other GLAM systems or
Demonstrated interest in data literacies, and the initiative to learn advanced data skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to listen actively, speak and write clearly
Ability to present technical information to learners from a variety of backgrounds in a way that is clear, understandable and free of jargon.
Supporting end-users coming from varying technical backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science
Experience working in a research library, archive, or public library system, OR general familiarity with gallery, library, archives or museum operations.
Scripting or other automation tools/methods, structured query language (SQL)
Interest or experience thinking about and implementing accessible and intuitive end-user design.
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Job posted to this site on January 4th at 2:51pm
Business Librarian at Drexel University Libraries
Full Time
The Business Specialist Librarian is a highly motivated and entrepreneurial librarian with business expertise to advise students, faculty, and Libraries staff on navigating library resources that enable them to conduct market validation, develop informed business plans, assess the competitive market landscape, discover patent information, and work with other entrepreneurial related research and business information across campus disciplines and programs. This position will empower the Drexel community with effective processes of finding, accessing, evaluating, and using information and data by providing guidance and personal assistance through the Libraries’ Information Assistance program.
The librarian will embrace design thinking concepts to develop and create learning materials, such as online tutorials, research guides, and other learning objects that support multi-disciplinary business needs and will utilize data skills and resources to support the use of business data for accessing, using, manipulating, and managing all types of data created and used for teaching and research. This position will actively embed data and information literacy competencies in Drexel curriculum learning outcomes through partnerships with faculty as part of the Libraries Curricula Support program.
The librarian will also serve as a resource for DUL administrative business expertise needs related to business case development, staff development and data management. This position will model entrepreneurial matrixed collaboration and will provide primary support for the Curricula Support and Information Assistance programs, reporting to the Manager, Curricula Support. Librarians are encouraged to participate in University activities and initiatives and are expected to contribute to the library and information profession through service, presentations, publications and/or research activities.
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Job posted to this site on January 4th at 11:48am
Digital Filing Clerk - HBO Television Series at HBO Television Series
Full Time
Accounting offices for an HBO television series are hiring two Digital Filing Clerks for in-person work at an office in Greenpoint. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Clerical and Administrative Support on all aspects of digital document management in what, prior to COVID, was a paper heavy workflow. We’re looking for candidates with strong organizational skills, abilities to implement filing systems per Corporate Guidelines/Policies, and comfortable mapping Google’s Drive. Both positions will run from January to December 2022. Salary is $1,200.00 per week with equipment provided by HBO. Please email CVs to both will.felker@hboprod.com and kristina.miranovic@hboprod.com for consideration.
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Job posted to this site on January 4th at 11:47am
Digital Clerk - Network Show at Network Show
Full Time
Season 3 of a network show based in Brooklyn, NY looking for a Digital Clerk. The show begins in January 2022 and runs through September 2022.
The Digital Clerk position will require knowledge of online share drives (i.e. Dropbox, BOX, and google drive). Must understand digital workflow and be able to handle/manage digital filing systems. The position will require clerks to assist in basic general accounting duties. This is an in person position and in accordance with New York City mandates will require the confirmation of Covid-19 vaccination.
Please submit your resume with references (including email and phone numbers) to Ghostseason3acct@gmail.com