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Queens Memory Curator

Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 00:39

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The Part-Time Queens Memory Curator is responsible for coordinating outreach to the public about the library’s digitized archival collections. An emphasis is placed on sound and video recordings via curated work products such as podcast episodes, exhibitions, public programs, social media feeds, and publications. This position is responsible for l…

PLSN Reference Volunteer Training

Friday, September 24, 2021 - 15:40

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Join the Prison Library Support Network (PLSN) for the first volunteer orientation for the new and entirely volunteer-powered Reference Project. After attending this orientation, you will be able to remotely answer reference questions mailed to PLSN from people incarcerated in correctional facilities. What is this project about? Controlling and res…

Electronic Resources Librarian

Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 21:39

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Please apply through the Application URL, email applications will not be accepted. Hours Monday - Friday: 10:00am to 6:00pm GENERAL PURPOSE  The Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing and troubleshooting the library's online and subscription resources. The ideal candidate will also have experience in electronic res…

Achieving Digital Equity in New York: An Outline for Collaborative Change

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Presentation from State Librarian Lauren Moore to New York Alliance of Library Systems

Director of Community Library Services

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 16:50

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Queens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service.  Our mission is to transform lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Queens Public Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of serving the mo…

Project Manager

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 16:22

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LAC Group is seeking a Project Manager for a multi-site records and information management project in New York City working on behalf of a federal government agency. The PM will supervise and coordinate all project activities at two primary locations in New York City and Edison, NJ. The PM will be required to make regular on-site visits t…

Patron Services Assistant

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 16:21

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The Library at Manhattanville College is seeking a Patron Services Assistant. The Assistant delivers and promotes in-person Library service to diverse Manhattanville students, faculty, and staff.   Working primarily evening hours, this position staffs the Library Service Desk, plans and runs Library events, and both collects and reports d…

Supervisor, Document Delivery Services, Memorial Sloan Kettering Library

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 15:20

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We Are: Seeking a Supervisor, Document Delivery Services to join our team. The MSK Library's Document Delivery Service (DDS) works to supplement our collection for content that we don’t have available in-house, working quickly to meet the ever-expanding needs of the MSK research community. Our DDS team acts as information detectives, q…

Reference Librarian

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 12:37

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Reference Librarian Please follow instructions closely before applying. Qualifications: An NJ Professional Certificate or ALA-accredited Masters in Library Science. Current residency in the State of New Jersey. Bayonne residency given priority. Description: A large focus of this job is working closely with patrons to conduct research req…

Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services/Senior Assistant Librarian

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 12:37

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Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services/Senior Assistant Librarian Location: Stony Brook University Open Date: Aug 10, 2021 Deadline: Oct 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description Under the direction of the Director of Collection and Resource Management, the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services is a full-time, tenure-track…

Head of Reference

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 12:36

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The Head of Reference will reside in New York University’s Division of Libraries’ Teaching, Learning, & Engagement (TLE) subdivision and will provide leadership, management, training, and support to the Reference Services Department. This new position will use a critical reference lens to continually build and improve reference services within …

Senior Metadata Specialist

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 14:42

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Overview   Located within the New York Public Library’s Digital Research Division, the Metadata Services Unit (MSU) improves access and discovery of library resources and strengthens data interoperability across the library through metadata production services, software development support, and metadata strategy. Our team supports and engage…

Temporary F/T ILL assistant position at Montclair State University

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 14:40

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RESPONSIBILITIES: Retrieve physical materials from the library collection Scan physical materials for lending and document delivery requests using accepted standards Unpack and sort incoming materials according to their status Process incoming materials, adhering to any special handling instructions Sort, pr…

FT Circulation Assistant

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 14:39

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FULL-TIME CIRCULATION ASSISTANT Come join the friendliest library in Rockland County! The Valley Cottage Library seeks an enthusiastic and dependable person for a full-time position with the Circulation Staff. As the first face our patrons encounter in person or by phone, our successful candidate must be friendly, approachable and able to gre…

Part-Time Per Diem Virtual Instructional Librarian

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 14:33

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Part-Time Per Diem Virtual Instructional Librarian The James E. Tobin Library at Molloy College is seeking experienced librarians for virtual instructional services.  This virtual position is for part-time class overflow.  Classes are primarily weekday evenings from 5:00-10:00pm (EST).  This position will start immediately. Rep…

Library Specialist - Serials

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 14:00

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Job Title: Library Specialist - Serials Job ID: 22709 Location: Baruch College Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular POSITION DETAILS Baruch invites application for the Library Specialist position. Under the direction of the Head of Collection Management, the Library Specialist manages print and electronic serials c…

Delivery Services

METRO maintains next-day, Monday-through-Friday delivery service among our member libraries.

Learn how your library can participate below.

Code and Coffee with Code4LibNYC

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 09:33

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Join the code4lib NYC for a code & coffee Zoom the first Friday of each month this fall. Attendees will have the option of joining breakout rooms to socialize and talk about current projects or to quietly work together in a virtual space. Are you interested in joining code4lib NYC as an organizer? Stop by one of these events to chat with curren…

Course Reserves Specialist

Friday, September 17, 2021 - 11:40

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Baruch College invites applications for the Library Course Reserves Specialist position. This position reports to the Library Manager. DUTIES: Supervises the operation of the library’s course reserve service, which provides students with access to print and digital course materials. Assists faculty with preparing materials to be placed on res…

Regional Access to Scientific and Technical Information: A Program for Action in the New York Metropolitan Area.

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METRO Miscellaneous Publications Series, Number 1.

Report of the Commissioner's Committee on Reference and Research Library Resources

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A study from 1960 that was meant to assess "potential demands for library information services of a more advanced Nature"

Chapter 933 session law establishing state aid for libraries and library systems

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An act to amend the education law, in relation to the establishment of libraries and library systems, making an appropriation for state aid for library service and repealing certain sections of such law

A collection of memoranda from the bill establishing library systems in New York State

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An Act to amend the education law, in relation to the establishment of libraries and library systems, making an appropriation for state aid for library service and repealing certain sections of such law. Note from the NY State library - "When a bill passes both houses of the New York State Legislature, the Governor's Counsel's Office collects memoranda and letters discussing the pros and cons of the bill. Materials collected may include a sponsor's memo justifying the lawmaker's introduction of the bill, counsels' statements, State agencies' official positions, study groups' comments, as well as the opinions of bar associations, lobbyists, corporations and private individuals. These items are put together in a file called the bill jacket and are are an important part of the legislative history."

Preliminary study for an improved information transfer system for METRO libraries

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This preliminary study of a communications system among approximately fifty affiliates of the New York Metropolitan Reference and Research Library Agency, Inc (METRO) provides an outline for an initial information transfer network within a fifty mile radius of Times Square. The technique offered is the Morchand Information-Reception System (video).