New York University Libraries is seeking a Resource Sharing Librarian, a continuing contract (non-tenure track) faculty position that will be responsible for overseeing the Resource Sharing and Delivery Services (RSDS) Department. This position will directly supervise administrative staff and indirectly supervise clerical employees (8-10 FTE) and student workers at both graduate and undergraduate levels (10-13).
Reporting to the Head of Access, Delivery, and Resource Sharing Services (ADRSS), the Resource Sharing Librarian will:
Develop a comprehensive resource-sharing program to enhance the ability to share NYU Libraries collections, borrow shared collections through consortial and related agreements (including but not limited to OCLC SHARES, Eastern Academic Scholars’ Trust Libraries, RapidILL, and Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc.), and contribute to emerging tools for prospective collaborative collecting and sharing
Collaborate with the Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy, Accessibility Librarian, library subject specialists, and collection development department to enhance the ability to borrow international and specialized collections, lend ebooks and other digital materials, and fully utilize NYU’s many partnerships to enhance student and faculty access to scholarly materials
Lead assessment projects contributing to library goals such as improving discovery, identifying new partnerships for collection building, and enhancing service design
Ensure copyright compliance and fair use are upheld
Apply the principles and protocols established in the American Library Association’s (ALA) Interlibrary Loan Code, follow the ALA Code of Ethics, and understand and apply the principles and guidelines established by the International Federation of Libraries Association
Maintain relationships with key contacts at member libraries, partners, and vendors related to resource sharing
To Apply: To ensure consideration, submit your CV and letter of application, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references. NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, belonging, and accessibility as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here.
All applications for consideration must be submitted to this link.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by February 25, 2025.
To learn more about the position, join us for an optional and anonymous info session webinar on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at 3 pm ET.
Register here.
Meet NYU librarians, staff, and committee members at this info session who will supply an overview of the role and opportunities to ask questions. Attendance is not required to apply. Participation is voluntary and confidential in Zoom webinar format.
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