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Browse Current Job Postings:

SUNY Brockport - Research and Instruction Librarian

Edith B. Ford Memorial Library - Development & Marketing Associate

Cornell University Library - Director of Business, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship

David A. Howe Public Library - Children's Librarian (Full Time)

Keuka College - Circulation Supervisor

SUNY Brockport

Research and Instruction Librarian

SUMMARY
Drake Memorial Library at SUNY Brockport is seeking an enthusiastic, curious, and collaborative Research and Instruction Librarian. This librarian will support the success of SUNY Brockport graduate and undergraduate students by serving as a liaison to several academic departments, including those based at the Brockport, NY campus and the Brockport Downtown campus in the city of Rochester, NY (for example, Public Administration, Social Work, and Counselor Education).

The Research and Instruction Librarian develops relationships with faculty, staff, and students in liaison departments to meet their library-related needs. They build and manage the Drake Memorial Library collection in their liaison areas, including electronic and print resources. They support the scholarly communication efforts of students, faculty, and staff. They teach information literacy sessions in synchronous classes (both online and in person), asynchronous classes, and one-on-one consultations. The successful candidate will develop and maintain educational materials, such as tutorials or research guides, in accordance with accessibility and digital pedagogy best practices, and continuously build knowledge and expertise in these areas as they evolve and change. They participate in reference services at the reference desk and via chat.

The Librarian travels to meet with students and faculty at our Brockport Downtown location as needed, to teach information literacy classes and library-related events. The position requires strong outreach skills to develop relationships with faculty, staff, and students working remotely.

The Librarian will serve on library and university committees and participate on project teams as needed.

Reliable transportation between Brockport and Rochester (~ 20 miles) is required. Some evenings and weekends required on rotation. This is an on-campus position, subject to the policies of SUNY, SUNY Brockport, and the Academic Affairs division, currently 5 days a week on campus during the semester.

This is a 12-month faculty position, eligible for promotion and tenure in accordance with policies and procedures of SUNY, SUNY Brockport, and Drake Memorial Library.

Full job description and application procedure here.

Posted 9/9/2025

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Edith B. Ford Memorial Library

Development and Marketing Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development & Marketing Associate works closely with all areas of fundraising and public relations to support the Library Director and the Programming Specialist.
Responsible for office support, provide marketing & public relations support to meet the needs of the library patrons.
Responsible for coordinating key projects related to the donor development, communications and fundraising efforts of the library.

Full job description and application procedure here.

Posted 9/5/2025

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Cornell University Library

Director of Business, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for team development and innovation? Do you thrive on building partnerships and creating forward-thinking library services in business, engineering, and entrepreneurship? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity at Cornell University Library.

Cornell University Library (CUL) seeks a Director of Business, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship to lead a high-performing team and manage personnel and services across the Business, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship department. This dynamic leader will foster a collaborative culture, communicate CUL’s mission and strategic goals, and champion the One Library vision. The Director will collaborate with functional units to oversee the operations of the Management, Nestlé, and Engineering libraries. They will develop innovative, discipline-specific, and interdisciplinary services in business, engineering, computing, and information science, as well as entrepreneurship. This position will build strong partnerships with the S.C. Johnson College of Business, the College of Engineering, the Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, Entrepreneurship at Cornell, and other key programs and provide strategic leadership for library services at the Cornell Tech campus in New York City, guiding the Cornell Tech Library Services team to meet the evolving needs of that community.

Librarians at Cornell University hold academic appointments as Research, Teaching, and Extension faculty and must meet Cornell University Library requirements for promotion and reappointment.

Full job description and application procedure here.

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David A. Howe Public Library

Children's Librarian

The Board of Trustees of the David A. Howe Public Library in Wellsville, NY, is accepting applications for the position of Children’s Librarian. The library seeks an energetic, innovative and forward-thinking candidate with a vision for library services for children, ages 10 and under.

The Children’s Librarian will be responsible for:
• Creation, promotion and implementation of programs and initiatives including story times, book discussions, summer reading programs, library tours and other specialized activities for children 10 and under.
• Collection development including selection and purchase of materials for the Children’s Department, and collection maintenance and evaluation
• Working with Youth Librarian and other programming staff on special events and initiatives
• Assisting library patrons at the circulation desks with service and information needs, including reference and readers advisory services
• Community outreach including fostering connections with local school districts and organizations
• Using media and technology to promote reading and learning

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience working with children, preferably in a library environment, and knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities
• Knowledge of children’s literature and other library resources for children
• Ability to work independently and manage numerous diverse tasks

This full-time position will be 35 hours per week and will include some evenings and weekends. Annual wage of $33-35k with health insurance and enrollment into the New York State Retirement System.

The David A. Howe Public Library is the largest public library in Allegany County, and serves the beautiful Wellsville community area. It resides in the picturesque Appalachian Plateau. The Georgian Colonial style building, begun in 1935 and opened in 1937, is a landmark on Main Street, visited by over 100,000 people every year.

The heart of the library is in its Reading Rooms and Youth Wing. The library building also includes meeting rooms, a local history room, The Howe Gallery where art shows are held throughout the year, and The Nancy Howe Auditorium which seats 301 people.

Please email a meaningful cover letter, resume and at least 3 professional references to Nic Gunning, Director, at gunningn@stls.org

Documents should be sent as Word or PDF attachments. Subject line should read: “Children’s Librarian – David A. Howe Public Library”. Please provide your full name, physical mailing address, and primary phone number in the body of the email.

Closing date for receipt of applications: September 5, 2025

For more information about the library, visit us online at www.davidahowelibrary.org

Posted 8/20/2025

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Keuka College

Circulation Supervisor

The Circulation Supervisor and Technical Services Assistant is responsible for circulation desk operations that include the supervision of approximately 25 student workers and provision of direct service to Keuka College students and faculty at the circulation desk. This position is also responsible for opening the library daily, processing Interlibrary Loan requests, overseeing daily activities associated with Lightner Library acquisitions, performing secretarial duties, as needed, and completing other projects as assigned by the Library Director.

Full job description and application procedure here.

Posted 8/15/2025

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