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CUNY Library Specialist – Dominican Studies Institute in New York, New York
Library Specialist – Dominican Studies Institute
POSITION DETAILS
The Library Specialist will report to the Director of the Dominican Studies Institute at The City College of New York. In addition to the CUNY title overview duties, tasks include but are not limited to:
Oversee the arrangement and shelving of library materials and manage collection development
Create and maintain local databases of various collections, including periodicals and microfilm
Provide reference services and maintain statistics of library patrons and donations
Collaborate with the Chief Librarian to facilitate educational workshops
Conduct and participate in outreach activities on behalf of CUNY DSI
Writes and implements grant proposals; manage and contribute to Library blog
Conduct research for CUNY DSI projects and exhibitions
Supervise, curates, and manages digital collections projects on JSTOR Forum; curate and maintains special collections
Manage and maintain acquisition of library archival supplies and preservation tools
Oversee preservation of library resources
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of Library and research methodology
Proficient in MS-Office Suite
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means; writing persuasive, and detailed grant proposals
City College experience preferred
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Administers one or more aspects of Library operations and coordinates Library services.
Assists faculty, students, and librarians in order to evaluate needs and locate appropriate materials on a timely basis
Participates in acquiring materials in all formats and media
Reviews Library usage patterns and makes recommendations regarding services; plans and conducts training and outreach activities
Assists in developing and monitoring Library policies and user service standards
May oversee a Library unit such as Circulation, Access/User Services, Reserve, Stack Maintenance, and/or Acquisitions
Supervises and/or trains staff, students, and others assigned to the Library
Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary $86,645.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
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CLOSING DATE
May 23, 2024.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
28406
Location
City College of New York
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