Part-Time Social Sciences Librarian & Teaching Specialist

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

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.