Adjunct Reference and Digital Outreach Librarian, Instructor/Assistant Professor
The Graduate Center Library seeks an Adjunct Reference and Digital Outreach Librarian to work about 12 – 15 hours/week over three weekdays. This position would start immediately and likely continue through the Spring 2025 semester. One weekly shift on Fridays 1-6pm is required: the remaining hours are flexible and will overlap with the in-person Reference Desk schedule (Monday – Thursday, 3pm-7pm). Please note that we cannot accommodate hours outside of the Reference Desk schedule.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, research intensive environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Staffing the in-person reference desk, responding to in-depth research questions from doctoral and Master’s students, faculty, and CUNY affiliates. The librarian will additionally provide support for chat reference, via Springshare’s LibAnswers platform. The role may include teaching graduate-level research workshops, reviewing Open Educational Resources, and assisting with UX work on the Library’s website. Strong communication skills are essential, for writing and editing research guides, blog posts, and other public-facing content.
Qualifications:
All titles require a Master’s in Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. For appointment as Assistant Professor, a second graduate degree is required. Also required are a strong public-service orientation and expertise with a wide range of library databases, the ability to learn quickly, work independently, meet deadlines, and apply critical thinking skills to library tools, systems, and problems. Previous reference experience and experience with the LibAnswers chat service, along with a familiarity with CUNY are preferred. Facility with graduate level research questions, and a wide range of technologies including LibGuides, LibCal, LibAnswers, WordPress, Zotero, and GoogleDocs is ideal.
The Mina Rees Library is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We encourage members of historically under-represented communities to apply, and we welcome applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.
The salary range is $47.42-$53.79/hour based on qualifications and experience; as members of an academic department, library faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center are represented by the Professional Staff Congress union (http://www.psc-cuny.org). Faculty rank will be Instructor or Assistant Professor.
We look forward to hearing from you! To express your interest, kindly send a brief cover letter, CV/resume, and the names and contact information of three references to: library@gc.cuny.edu. Position is open until filled, and review of applications will begin on 8/27. Please feel free to be in touch with any questions.
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