This is a full-time substitute position at Queens College Library (QCL), City University of New York. As a member of the Library Faculty this public services position reports to the Chief Librarian & Chair, through a coordinating or supervising librarian as appropriate.

Responsibilities: Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions:

• Serves as a subject specialist in several subjects: Hispanic Languages & Literatures, Latin American & Latino Studies, Sociology, etc.
• Provides research & reference assistance via in-person, online, hybrid
• Participates in our instruction program by teaching sessions for ENGL 110, for assigned and related subjects, for other kinds of sessions
• Develops subject-based learning objectives and instruction materials
• Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach in assigned and related subjects
• To support applied learning in a holistic way, works in collaboration with library colleagues who provide specialized resources and services
• Creates digital and physical exhibits showcasing resources in assigned and related subjects, collaborating to support exhibits & events
• Participates in relevant teams, performs other duties as needed

As a member of the Collection Management (CM) group, works collaboratively to coordinate Electronic Resources, and facilitate collections and discovery functions, including but not limited to the duties below.

• Manages the full life-cycle of electronic resources (e. g. databases, e- books, e-journals, streaming video, etc.) using varied library systems as needed (e. g. Alma, OCLC WorldShare, Springshare, etc.)

• Collaborates with the Acquisitions Librarian throughout the e-resources life-cycle (e. g. licensing, purchasing, access, description, maintenance, etc.), and serves as their back-up as needed
• Acts as the primary contact for vendor e-resource purchases and coordinates the selection, evaluation, and continuance of e-resources
• Collaborates with collection management personnel to: maintain accurate metadata and holdings across systems, manage streaming video platforms, develop best practice workflows for e-resource policies and procedures, solve access and other issues, and supervise personnel
• Works collaboratively with web & digital services to create and maintain e-resource description and access on the Library web page
• Coordinates e-resource assessment: cost-usage statistics, reports, etc.
• Promotes electronic resources via communications, trainings, etc.
• Assists scholarly communications in promoting QC’s scholarly output
• Represents QCL on various CUNY, local, regional, national committees
• Keeps current on new practices and technologies in electronic resources, collections & discovery, and scholarly communications
• Performs other duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications: Master's in Library Science (MLS) or Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or in a closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. Also required is the ability to teach successfully, and to work with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Subject Knowledge & Skills:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree related to the position’s subjects
• Familiarity with current trends, digital resources, and research strategies related to the position’s subjects

Librarianship & Teaching:

• One semester’s experience in e-resources, collections, or discovery services
• One semester’s experience providing library research/reference service
• One semester’s experience doing library instruction, or teaching

• Demonstrated flexibility and open-mindedness to function effectively in an ongoing changing environment, like electronic resources
• Demonstrated ability to manage complicated workflow & problem-solve
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Supervisory experience

Employment Terms for a Substitute:

• This full-time substitute position is made on a semesterly half-year basis, subject to evaluation, it may be renewable to a total of two years
• Evening/weekend hours may be required to ensure service operations
• Full-time personnel have a hybrid schedule (80% on-site, 20% remote)

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $69,983 - $74,575 (Lecturer)

How to Apply:

To express your interest, submit the following three items:

1. One-page cover letter
2. Resume
3. Names & Contact information of two professional references

Email the information to library@qc.cuny.edu with the subject line “Substitute ERCD Librarian.”

Apply online here

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