Part Time Librarian - Technical Assistant

Part Time Librarian - Technical Assistant Special Instructions

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• unofficial transcripts
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of 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

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.

• 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‑Libra Alma library services platform to assist with library projects
• Perform library instruction in-person and online
• Assist in composing library reports and other documents as assigned
• Other duties as assigned supervisors

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.

• ALA‑accredited master’s degree in Library Science and/or Information Science

• Experience in an academic library
• Experience teaching

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Certifications/Licenses

• * Do you possess at least an ALA‑accredited master’s degree in Library Science and/or Information Science?
  • Yes
  • No

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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