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Vestal Public Library - Librarian 1 (Reference)

Corning Museum of Glass, Rakow Research Library - Supervisor, Archives and Manuscript Collections

Onondaga Community College - Research, Instruction, & Outreach Librarian

Hobart William Smith Colleges - Head of Library Learning and Research Services Librarian

Cornell University - (2 positions open) Reference Librarian

Southworth Library - (2 positions open) Library Assistant, Library Director

Ithaca College - Circulation Desk Supervisor (2nd shift)

Vestal Public Library

Librarian 1 (Reference)

Hours: 38 hours per week; Weekday schedule with some evenings and Saturdays

Wage: $36, 970 to $39,263 annual

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for entry level professional librarian duties. Employees in this class are expected to learn the specific applications of professional training by the performance of duties under the supervision of professional librarians in higher level positions. Instructions may be issued at the beginning of each new assignment. Employees in this class are assigned work progressively more difficult as their experience in the field broadens. Supervision may be exercised over clerical, paraprofessional or volunteer personnel in particular tasks. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

● Provides readers advisory and guidance services to library users

● Performs original cataloging and classification techniques

● Answers reference and research questions for library users

● Instructs public on the proper use of library resources

● Assists in collection development, recommending titles for purchase and/or deletion

● Performs on line computer searches of databases

● Compiles bibliographies

● Conducts tours, book talks, multimedia programs, story and picture book hours

● Serves as a liaison for activities with community groups or other libraries

● Prepares statistical and/or narrative reports, memorandum and correspondence

● Supervises the work of clerical, paraprofessional and volunteer personnel in tasks

● Keeps informed of professional developments

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

● Good knowledge of modern principles and practices of library science

● Good knowledge of bibliographical tools and sources

● Working knowledge of modern library organizations, procedures, policies, aims, and services

● Working knowledge of automated library resources

● Ability to read and comprehend written material

● Ability to carry out assignments and the ability to work independently

● Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

● Ability to get along with patrons and comprehend user's needs quickly and accurately

● Ability to perform close detail work

● Ability to lift objects such as books, supplies and files

● Ability to perform calculations involving basic arithmetic functions

● Accuracy

● Skill in the performance of technical library tasks

● Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Studies or other graduate library degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a current New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at time of appointment.

Benefits:

The Vestal Public Library offers a benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The library is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and current contact information for three professional references via email only with the subject heading: “Librarian I” Applications accepted until February 7th, 2025 to: vpldirector@vestalpubliclibrary.org

Posted 1/31/2025

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Corning Museum of Glass, Rakow Research Library

Supervisor, Archives and Manuscript Collections

The Juliette K. and Leonard S. Rakow Research Library of the Corning Museum of Glass is seeking a Supervisor, Archives and Manuscript Collections. The Supervisor leads a team of archivists responsible for developing, organizing, and providing access to the Rakow’s expansive glass-related archival collections. The Supervisor position reports to the Manager, Research & Collections Strategy and oversees the archival program at the library, driving a user-centered approach to processing. The Supervisor has oversight of a full-time processing archivist (currently open), a 40-hour supplemental staff archival position, and a Houghton Family Papers Project Archivist. The Rakow Library’s singular focus on glass encompasses a broad interdisciplinary and international reach and includes company archives, glass studios, artists’ papers, glass art organizations, gallery records, research collections, and the Museum’s institutional archives.

Responsibilities: The Supervisor, Archives and Manuscript Collections accessions, arranges, describes, and assists with providing access to and digitizing archival records and manuscript collections. This position implements user-focused, MPLP-informed descriptive practices for paper-based, analog, digitized, and born-digital materials. The Supervisor contributes to development and implementation of the institutional archive program. As a member of the Archives and Manuscripts Team, this position supervises project and processing archivists, carries out the team’s web-harvesting initiative, works towards continuous improvement of the team’s processing procedures, and sustains a team culture that is creative, openly collaborative, and dedicated to the unique needs of the Library’s collections and research communities.

Environment: The Rakow Library sustains a vibrant, singular collection that embodies thousands of years of knowledge on glass, glassmaking, and glassmakers to advance scholarship, creative practice, and the understanding of glass across a vast, interdisciplinary range of impact. The materiality of the collection reflects its historical reach and the research needs of multiple communities of inquiry, with a thriving, significant corpus of necessarily physical resources—such as design drawings and premodern manuscripts—alongside a growing suite of digitized and born-digital materials. Dedicated Rakow Library staff collaborate with curators at the Corning Museum of Glass and glassmakers on staff and in residence at the world-class Studio to build, sustain, and share with the world culturally relevant collections, amplifying diverse perspectives in glass.

Qualifications: ALA accredited master’s degree, international equivalent, or substantial relevant experience preferred. Experience with archives management, substantial relevant coursework, or a combination of education and experience in archives required. Three to five years’ experience working in archives. Supervisory experience preferred.

Compensation: $67,000-77,000.

More: We invite you to read more about the Rakow Library and the Corning Museum of Glass and see the full description of the Supervisor, Archives and Manuscript Collections position on the Museum’s website.

Posted 1/29/2025

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Onondaga Community College

Research, Instruction, & Outreach Librarian

Job Description: Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY is seeking applications for a tenure track, Research, Instruction, & Outreach Librarian to join the faculty of Coulter Library. This role will play a key role in advancing the library's reference, instruction, and outreach initiatives. This position supports student success through innovative and effective teaching, robust research support, and collaborative campus engagement Applicants must have a commitment to working positively with a diverse student population and should be patient, adaptable and flexible.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Outreach:

Lead and coordinate library outreach efforts and coordinate library representation in campus orientation events and collaborate with student services, faculty, and other campus programs.
Serve as library liaison to the School of Technology, Engineering, and Computing.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus organizations to promote library services and programs.
Contribute content to the library's website, social media, chat, and other platforms to engage and inform the campus community.

Instruction:

Serve as an instruction librarian, sharing responsibility for delivering and assessing the library's information literacy programs and support curricular information literacy initiatives and outcomes.
Design and deliver innovative face-to-face and online learning materials, such as lesson plans, tutorials, and learning objects, using best practices in teaching and instructional design.
Support instruction programs targeting first-year student success, including library orientations and other visiting groups.
Work closely with liaison faculty and campus partners to integrate and assess information literacy outcomes in courses and curricula.

Reference:

Participate and deliver research and reference services in collaboration with Coulter Librarians.
Prepare library guides, webpages, reference handouts, and other resources.
Other Responsibilities:

Support the organization, cataloging, physical maintenance, and digitization of library archives and special collections.
Collaborate with departmental colleagues on library assessment efforts.
Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with trends in information literacy, teaching, and library services.
Engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to increase awareness and understanding within the library and campus community.
Participate in campus and faculty professional committees, cross-disciplinary initiatives, and strategic programs to contribute to college work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program.
Experience in teaching, reference, and outreach within an academic library setting. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to support teaching, learning, and research initiatives.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with electronic and traditional information sources and integrated library systems.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with online library technology (e.g., Springshare, LibApps, or similar tools) and skill with current library and educational technologies, and experience with Integrated Library Systems (Alma). Plus strong ability to learn and apply new technologies.
Experience developing library programs, processes, or services that support outreach efforts and student success.
Familiarity working with community college students and working with diverse populations of students, especially underrepresented students.
Familiarity with assessment practices in libraries and higher education.
Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace, or similar).
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.

Additional Information:

Salary for Assistant Professor level is $57,938. This is a tenure track faculty position.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program.
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
As a Public Employer, we participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for qualified borrowers.

Application Instructions:

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts at time of application.
The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one must be from a current or former supervisor. Finalists will be notified before references are checked.
Offers are contingent on the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.

APPLY NOW

Posted 1/28/2025

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

Head of Library Learning and Research Services Librarian

The Head of Library Learning and Research Services Librarian provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the development and management of the library’s educational and research offerings to the HWS community, ensuring that the scope and caliber of library programs and services support the curriculum and mission of the Colleges. These duties include: the provision of research and information literacy services, alongside the development, implementation, delivery, and assessment of the library’s instructional programs. Managerial responsibilities include unit supervision and planning for the development and implementation of new service initiatives with an emphasis on excellent service to students and faculty, a vision for student research knowledge, active participation in campus initiatives, and involvement in the campus’ intellectual life.

Duties Include but are not limited to:

Leads the library’s research and information literacy services including in-person & digital (chat, email, video conferencing) research consultation services to students, faculty, and staff.
Promotes research and instructional services to the HWS community.
Creates and maintains research help pages (LibGuides) on the library’s website.
\Coordinates, provides, and assesses delivery of information literacy and library instruction services including orientations, classroom instruction, workshops, tutorials, and demonstrations.
Supervises unit staff and oversees all programming and outreach functions of the Research and Instructional Services unit including the initiation, development, and implementation of policies and procedures.
Collects, maintains, analyzes, and reports statistics on unit services and activities.
Communicates effectively and proactively with library staff and the campus community.\
Serves as key contact for faculty requesting library support and finding resources for courses.
Promotes affordable learning initiatives including open-access textbooks and OER materials.
Provides consultation on the use of licensed library materials, copyright, and scholarly communication topics.
Aids in occasional collection development tasks and collection management services.
Contributes actively to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements, and opportunities to enhance the services and collections of the library.
- Participates in initiatives to align library services with diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities.
- Engages in continuous professional self-development and keeps current with emerging library practices, methodologies, and technologies.
- Actively participates in professional library associations and committees.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Other Information:

This is a full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible administrative exempt position. The position is located in Geneva, NY. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Salary range is $70,000 - $75,000.

Learn more and apply.

Posted 1/27/2025

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Cornell University

Reference Librarian

We have two full-time, benefits-eligible Reference Assistant positions available at the Cornell University Library. Please note the different locations, position hours, and benefits structures for each position.

Olin and Uris Libraries Reference Assistant

The Department of Research & Learning Services administers the reference and instruction services of Cornell’s Olin and Uris libraries and primarily serves the College of Arts and Sciences. Along with its core role in Olin and Uris libraries, the Department of Research & Learning Services also provides support for collection development, reference, instruction, digital scholarship, and outreach activities throughout the Cornell University Library system.

Reference Services at Olin and Uris Libraries are provided seven days a week, including four evenings until 10pm. The schedule based on department needs. Currently, the reference assistant position includes daytime, weekday shifts Monday through Friday, a weeknight shift, and two weekend shifts (10 am to 6 pm) a month.

The Olin and Uris Reference Assistant will be part of the Endowed Benefits Program.

Mann Library Reference Assistant

Albert R. Mann Library is an open, trusted, and welcoming home for research and discovery in the life sciences, agriculture, applied social sciences and human ecology. As a New York State land-grant library, we actively support the needs of all who seek knowledge and foster the open exchange of diverse ideas to improve the lives of people everywhere. Recognizing that the information landscape is ever changing, we preserve knowledge and strive to be innovative in our approach to its dissemination and in service to our patrons, particularly our partners in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Human Ecology.

Reference Services at Mann Library are provided five days a week. The schedule is based on department needs. Currently, the schedule for this position includes daytime, weekday shifts Monday through Friday.

The Mann Library Reference Assistant will be part of the Contract College Benefits program.
What you will do:

Assist users of the Cornell University Library with their information needs, currently at the service point, and through digital reference services such as online chat and email.
Answer directional, factual, bibliographic, and basic subject reference questions.
Teach individual users how to navigate and use online and print information resources.
Among other responsibilities.

This position is located at the Main Campus in Ithaca, New York.

Learn More & Apply!

Posted 1/22/2025

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Southworth Library

Library Director

The Southworth Library Association, located in Dryden, NY, is seeking an experienced, energetic, community-minded leader with a strong commitment to public library service for the position of Library Director. The Southworth Library provides materials, services and programming to meet the diverse educational, recreational and cultural needs of the Dryden area. We support access to information, inspire the love of reading and promote literacy and lifelong learning, and are a comfortable, friendly gathering place. We are proud to be a cornerstone in our community for social connections, information resources, and programs and events for all ages. All candidates must be willing to sustain and grow our mission.

The Library Director will feel comfortable serving as the face of the library on site and in the community. Director’s responsibilities include overseeing all library functions including: supervision of staff and volunteers, working directly with the Board of Trustees, interacting regularly with the public and the community, developing and maintaining community partnerships, collection development, youth and adult programming, grant writing, fiscal management and oversight of the budget, maintaining the library website, and managing the library facility.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in related field, MLS is recommended plus two years of successful public library leadership experience. Applicant should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to establish effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, the Board, local schools and the general public, conduct public outreach and serve as spokesperson for the library.

Compensation: $48-$55,000 based on education and experience. The Library Director serves a flexible 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends and reports to the Board of Trustees. It is expected that the Library Director will work the majority of hours on site. Employment package includes vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. There is no health insurance.

Southworth Library-Library Director-job-description

Qualified, interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume/CV and three references to director@southworthlibrary.org by February 14, 2025.

The Southworth Library is equal opportunity lender, provider, and employer.

Posted 1/17/2025

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Library Assistant

Southworth Library in Dryden is hiring!

We are looking for a permanent part time Library Assistant for youth programming including preschool and toddler programs, youth and teen book clubs and programs and some Saturday Family Programs. The position also includes some general library work such as circulation and material management tasks. 10-15 hours a week.

The position starts February 2025. Some Saturday hours are included. More information and application forms are available at the library and on our website: https://southworthlibrary.org/part-time-youth-programming-assistant-needed/

Posted 1/7/2025

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Ithaca College

Circulation Desk Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Job Summary:
Oversee and coordinate circulation activities of the Library Access Services Department during scheduled shifts, including directing and mentoring student employees. Work collaboratively with other Access Services staff to ensure smooth daily operations of the department. Provide leadership in stacks maintenance and student support, including tracing, shelving, shelf-reading, and student employee training. Provide backup assistance to Reserve and/or Interlibrary Loan staff, depending on departmental needs. This is a 2nd shift position; hours are 2 pm – 10 pm, Sunday through Thursday. During the summer and academic breaks, the position is scheduled for Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm depending on Library Hours.

Full job description and application procedure

Posted 1/7/2025

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