Part Time Librarian - Technical Assistant

Location: Sanborn

Position Information

Position Title Part Time Librarian - Technical Assistant Position Category Part Time Staff Position Status 10 Month FLSA Non-Exempt Advertised Salary $24.04 per hour Department Library Learning Center Working Hours Days & Times varies up to 28 hours per week General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking to fill a part-time Librarian
-Technical Assistant position. This position will work both in our Henrietta G. Lewis Library on the Sanborn campus and/or in our satellite library on the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute campus during day and evening shifts. This position will report to the Public Services Librarian and will be responsible for performing professional librarian duties, supporting the students, faculty, and staff of SUNY Niagara.

The primary responsibility is staffing a service desk to offer reference and research help through a variety of modalities.

Recent Information and Library Science graduates are encouraged to apply.

Typical Work Activities

* Provide academic reference service in-person, by phone, email, and online chat

* Create and update instructional materials, including Lib Guides as assigned

* Create displays and other promotional materials related to library services

* Use Ex-Libris Alma library services platform to assist with library projects

* Perform collection development duties as assigned

* Perform library instruction in-person and online

* Assist in composing library reports and other documents as assigned

* Other duties as assigned supervisors

Essential Functions

Must be able to operate computers; must be able to relate and be sensitive to the

diverse needs of the community college student population; must have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with library patrons in-person and online; must be able to learn new skills in a changing environment; must be able to prepare library promotional materials, written reports, and presentations using technology; must be able to physically perform the functions of the position; must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Required Qualifications

* ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science and/or Information Science

Desirable Qualifications

* Experience in an academic library

* Experience teaching

License(s)/Certifications About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county's three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing.

We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for…