Access Services Librarian, NYC College of Technology, City University of New York
New York City College of Technology (City Tech), City University of New York, is the largest public baccalaureate college of technology in the Northeast. The college awards both associate and baccalaureate degrees that allow graduates to pursue careers in the architectural and engineering technologies, the computer, entertainment, and health professions, human services, advertising and publishing, hospitality, business, and law-related professions, as well as programs in career and technical teacher education.
The Ursula C. Schwerin Library at New York City College of Technology, CUNY, seeks a library faculty member at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank to serve as Access Services Librarian. The Access Services Librarian will lead, coordinate, support, and supervise library circulation and reserve services, working with colleagues in the library, the college and university. The Access Services Librarian will also offer reference service and be responsible for designated areas of subject specialist work. All members of the library faculty must maintain a record of excellence in librarianship, scholarly achievement and publication, and service.
The Ursula C. Schwerin Library is committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. This is a twelve-month renewable appointment. The Assistant Professor is a tenure-track position. In order for an Instructor to be recommended for appointment to Assistant Professor, candidates will be expected to complete a second master’s degree or doctoral degree within five years of appointment.
Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the Access Services Librarian will:
Coordinate, develop, and evaluate procedures involving the lending and returning of library materials, policies, workflows, and procedures.
Serve as representative for Alma services in partnership with the CUNY Office of Library Services.
Formulate and implement circulation and reserves policies and procedures in response to evolving operational needs.
Manage and administer the library’s print and electronic reserves and maintain awareness of best practices, implementing as future needs arise.
Coordinate and evaluate stacks maintenance operations, in consultation with collection management and cataloging librarians.
Supervise, train, and oversee scheduling for four to five technical support staff and part time library assistants in a hybrid work environment.
Provide comprehensive reference consultation to members of the college community in person and online. Develop and maintain knowledge of resources in general reference areas and degree fields.
Serve as a subject librarian and faculty liaison in an assigned area, with responsibilities including collection development, website content creation in areas of specialization, and consultation with subject faculty regarding resources and services, including information literacy and instruction.
Perform other duties as assigned.