Part-Time Librarian (Evening), Library West

School of Visual Arts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The School of Visual Arts is looking for a Part-Time Librarian to manage the Library and provide essential services during evening hours. The position involves support for library events, reference assistance, and training student workers, making it a great opportunity for those pursuing a career in library science. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, with preference for M.L.S. students and should be able to work evenings in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; M.L.S. considered.
• Experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, multitasking, and good judgment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the service desk and provide reference support.
• Oversee evening events and promote library resources.
• Contribute to training and supervision of student workers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking

Good judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

M.L.S. from ALA-accredited institution

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Librarian (Evening), Library West

Job Posted: March 25, 2025

Department: Library

Reports To: Instruction/Periodicals Librarian

Schedule: Part-Time 21-25 hours/week , Non-Exempt, Onsite, Tuesday through Thursday 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday 10 AM to 6:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $31.42/hour

POSITION OVERVIEW:

In conjunction with the full-time Librarian, responsible for managing SVA’s branch library (LibraryWest). Provide reference, instruction, and circulation services. Support event programming. Work with technical services on special cataloging assignments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the service desk and provide reference support in-person, email, chat.
• Oversee evening events and initiate programming (i.e. game nights, screenings, and passive programming).
• Assist in collection maintenance including shelf reading and display.
• Contribute to the training and supervision of student workers.
• Monitor the computers, printers, scanners, and A/V systems, troubleshooting when possible, escalating to the SVA Help Desk when necessary.
• Teach evening library instruction classes as needed.
• Coordinate with Technical Services to execute special cataloging projects.
• Promote library resources and services via departmental representative program.
• Contribute to library acquisitions as part of the collection development team.
• Create Library research guides.
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shared supervisory responsibilities of student workers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Current students finishing an M.L.S. program will also be considered
• M.L.S. from ALA-accredited institution

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS), preferably Alma.
• Knowledge of cataloging processes and techniques, and familiarity with basic cataloging standards.
• Reference and instruction experience.
• Knowledge of and interest in tabletop and video gaming.
• Some supervisory experience.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Independent, self-motivated worker with ability to set priorities, multitask, and exercise consistent good judgment.
• Highly responsible and punctual.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position works four weekdays a week
• Summer hours will vary
• Works in an office environment
• Willingness to work outside designated office hours as needed for events
• Able to lift minimum up to 25lbs
• May be required to work additional hours outside of the regular work schedule
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees and with students.

WORKING AT SVA:

The School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprising over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For more information about the College's 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core principle of the College. SVA enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historically underrepresented communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, diverse abilities, and foreign countries, and all are encouraged to apply.