Thursday, November 19, 2009

Librarian & Library Support Staff positions: Art & Architecture Library, New York Institute of Technology

NYIT has the following two full time positions available:


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Librarian

New York Institute of Technology seeks a full time Librarian for its Art & Architecture Library. Reporting to the Director of Branch Services, the Librarian works as a member of a collaborative staff providing information and collection content services in support of the university’s architecture, design and arts programs; provides reference, research and instructional services, both traditional and electronic; participates in faculty outreach; designs, delivers and assesses special and ongoing projects related to the collection and web-based projects; assists with circulation desk coverage, serials management and other library operations; identifies and promotes new digital resources and provides instructional services to students and faculty.

Candidates must possess an ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library Science. In addition, a degree in art history along with university academic library experience is preferred, but will consider candidates with applied background. The successful candidate is required to have competencies in a full range of print and electronic services in the arts and related areas along with excellent organizational/time management skills, and demonstrated commitment to providing excellent public services in a university academic environment.

For immediate consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to chendea@nyit.edu
We will contact only those persons selected for further consideration. EOE
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Library Support Staff
New York Institute of Technology has a full time Library Support staff position available in its Art and Architecture Library. The Library Assistant provides office and operational support for library procedures and practices, including supervision of the circulation desk and all related desk functions; in-branch processing and display of new books, media, and periodicals; serials control including claims management and bindery procedures; oversight of student workers, including hiring, scheduling and documentation, wiki maintenance; reserve system operations for each semester; assists students with light reference; liaison with faculty; orders office supplies; tracks monthly branch statistics; shelves books, checks shelves for overdue materials and sends out monthly notices; creates new title displays; searches for missing and reorders missing books; updates student records; weeds shelves as needed; modifies catalog records as required; prepares inter-library loans; opens l
ibrary; and special projects as assigned.

B.A. and previous library experience preferred, along with excellent organizational, computer skills, interpersonal and communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and engage in self-initiated projects essential. Ability to work on library systems and Excel spreadsheets. Commitment to provide excellent public services in a university academic environment desired.
For immediate consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to kgelle01@nyit.edu.

We will contact only those persons selected for further consideration. EOE