Adjunct Social Sciences Librarian at Queens College

METRO | 599; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A public university library in New York seeks a part-time librarian to serve as a subject specialist and provide research assistance. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Library Science and experience in teaching. Responsibilities include developing learning materials, participating in resource development, and collaborating on exhibits. This role requires approximately 15 hours weekly, including offline and online instruction, and requires working on-site.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach successfully and work collaboratively.
• One semester’s experience providing library research/reference service.
• One semester’s experience doing library instruction or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject specialist for multiple subjects.
• Provide research and reference assistance in various formats.
• Teach sessions and develop learning objectives and materials.
• Participate in resource development and outreach.
• Create digital and physical exhibits for showcased resources.

Skills

Library research

Teaching skills

Digital resource familiarity

Search strategies

Education

Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS)

Undergraduate degree related to the position’s subjects

Job description

This is a part-time position at Queens College Library (QCL), City University of New York. As a member of the Library Faculty this public services position reports to the Chief Librarian & Chair, through a coordinating or supervising librarian as appropriate.

Responsibilities: Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions:

• Serves as a subject specialist for several subjects: Anthropology & Archaeology, Geography & GIS, Sociology, etc.
• Provides research & reference assistance via in-person, online, hybrid
• Participates in our instruction program by teaching sessions for ENGL 110, assigned and related subjects, workshops, presentations, tours, etc.
• Develops subject-based learning objectives and instruction materials
• Participates in resource development (e.g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach in assigned and related subjects
• Works in collaboration with library colleagues who provide specialized resources and services
• Creates digital and physical exhibits showcasing resources in assigned and related subjects, collaborating to support exhibits & events
• Works collaboratively on collections projects, including resource assessments, resource weeding & relocating, etc.
• Participates in relevant teams, performs other duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or in a closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. Also required is the ability to teach successfully, and to work with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Librarianship & Teaching:

One semester’s experience providing library research/reference service; one semester’s experience doing library instruction, or teaching.

Subject Knowledge & Skills:

Undergraduate degree related to the position’s subjects; familiarity with digital resources and search strategies related to the position’s subjects.

Employment Terms:

This part‑time position is for about 15 hours per week, for a total of 225 hours for each semester, and is renewable on a semesterly basis, subject to evaluation; evening/weekend hours may be required to ensure service operations; an in‑person position that requires to work on‑site.