Adjunct Reference Librarian at CUNY Lehman College

METRO | 599; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,059 - 84,006; Part time

Job summary

Lehman College’s Leonard Lief Library invites applications for an Adjunct Reference Librarian for Fall 2026. The successful candidate will provide reference services and research support to students in face-to-face and virtual settings, with potential instruction duties and involvement in library projects.

We seek someone with strong customer service, and a commitment to a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program is required.
• Experience with reference and information literacy in academic libraries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference service and research assistance to students in person and online.
• May lead instruction sessions and assist with library projects as time permits.

Skills

Customer service

Research support

Instruction support

Communication

Education

MLS from ALA-accredited program

Tools

LibAnswers

LibGuides

MS Office

Job description

Lehman College’s Leonard Lief Library is seeking an Adjunct Reference Librarian for Fall 2026.

Candidate will provide Reference service and research support to students in face-to-face and virtual situations. Time permitting – individuals may be requested to handle Instruction classes – as well as assist in supporting Library projects.

We seek incumbent with superb customer service skills and commitment to working in a dynamic, supportive multicultural environment.

Qualifications

Required: MLS from ALA-accredited program, expertise with wide range of Library databases

Preferred: Reference and Instructional experience in academic libraries and familiarity with CUNY – as well as proficiency with wide range of technologies, including LibAnswers, LibGuides, and MS Office

Schedule

Two days per week; daytime in-person hours (Tuesday and Wednesday preferred); hours for Instruction may be scheduled as needed

Hourly compensation based on PSC-CUNY Contract: $53.76–$60.98/hour based on qualifications and experience