Metropolitan New York Library Council is hiring: Adjunct Arts, Design & Media St

Overview

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

• Serves as a subject specialist for several subjects: Art History, Design, Photography & Imaging, Studio Art, Media Studies, Film Studies, Advertising
• Provides research & reference assistance in-person, online, and hybrid
• Participates in our instruction program by teaching sessions for ENGL 110, assigned & 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.
• May supervise part-time support staff
• 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; work evening/weekend hours may be required to ensure service operations; in-person position that requires on-site work

How to Apply

Submit the following three items:

• One-page cover letter
• Resume
• Names & Contact information of two professional references

Email the information to library@qc.cuny.edu with the subject line “Adjunct Arts, Design & Media Studies Librarian.”

Location and Application Details

Flushing, New York • Posted September 5, 2025 • Application Deadline September 21, 2025