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Adjunct Arts, Design & Media Studies Librarian at Queens College

METRO | 599, New York, NY, United States


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.

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 to work on-site

How to Apply
Submit the following three items :

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.”

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