Librarian

Overview :

• New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity;
• biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management;

and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world.

Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

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Responsibilities :

• New York Institute of Technology seeks a part-time Librarian for its Art & Architecture Library. Reporting to the Associate Director of Branch Services, the Librarian works as a member of a collaborative staff providing information and collection management services in support of the university’s architecture, design and arts programs;
• provides reference, research consultation and instructional services; participates in faculty outreach; assists with circulation desk coverage, identifies and promotes new resources and provides instructional services to students and faculty;

contributes to library research guides.

Part-time position-day time coverage, providing physical and digital reference services to students and faculty.

Library resource instruction.

Participate in collection development projects.

Record library information and usage statistics.

Responsible for opening and closing of the library.

Other duties as assigned.

Typical schedule : Two days a week; 3pm-8pm

Qualifications :

Master’s degree in Library / Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution

Degree in Art History or fields of art, architecture, design and related fields along with university academic library experience are preferred, but will consider candidates with applied professional background.

Candidate is required to have competencies in a range of broad and specialized subject knowledge in the fields of art, architecture, design and related fields in both physical and electronic services in the arts and related areas.

Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint.

Knowledge of MARC records, RDA and AACR2, LCSH, MESH, LC and NLM classification.

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and problem solving skills, collaborative and responsive leadership skills, flexibility and a strong service orientation are essential.

Public service experience with excellent and effective communication and collaboration skills.

Demonstrated cultural competencies and abilities to communicate with students, faculty and staff of diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Other Information :

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed.

New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience / expertise, education / training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and / or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary : USD $48.50 / Hr.

USD $48.50 / Hr.

Maximum Salary : USD $48.50 / Hr.

USD $48.50 / Hr.

Last updated : 2024-10-21

Salary : $49