Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Last Updated (Thursday, 29 October 2009 19:30) Written by Joseph Deodato Wednesday, 11 February 2009 15:14
Faculty/Staff Positions
Reference Librarian - Part-time
The College of Staten Island, a senior college of the City University of New York, seeks a daytime (afternoons and/or evenings) adjunct reference librarian for 15-20 hours per week during the Spring 2010 semester, and for anticipated additional hours in Summer 2010. The librarian must have a strong public service orientation and an ability to respond to the reference needs of both students and faculty.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive reference, research, and referral service in a team based, client centered environment. Teach and assist users in identifying, locating, and interpreting sources of information, irrespective of format. Assist with Library projects, assignments, and initiatives as designated.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program. Demonstrated experience in a library reference setting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Salary:
Dependent on qualifications; begins at $38.91 per hour.
Starting Date:
January 28, 2010
Please send a cover letter, resume and three names of references to:
Prof. Wilma L. Jones, Chief Librarian
College of Staten Island Library
2800 Victory Blvd, Office 1L-109C
Staten Island, NY 10314
Fax: 718.982.4002
Email:
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Library Internships
The College of Staten Island Library invites internship applications from library school students interested in pursuing a career in academic libraries. All internships are unpaid one-semester appointments.
Qualified applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information science graduate program
- Have a minimum of 12 or more credits
- Commit to a one-semester contract appointment
These internships are intended to provide experience to students interested in exploring a career in academic libraries, as well as provide networking opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with professional librarians. They will gain valuable practical experience as well as strong information management skills at the end of the internship.
The successful candidate(s) will assume a variety of assignments appropriate for an internship appointment. Interns will assist staff with special projects in Cataloging, Access Services, Collection Development, Library Instruction, and/or Archives and Special Collections.
Requirements
Ability to demonstrate initiative. Effective interpersonal relations and communications skills. Adaptable. Well-organized. Experience with Windows environment and HTML preferred.
Hours
10 –15 hrs/wk
Application
To apply for consideration, please complete the Online Internship Application and upload a copy of your current transcript and one letter of reference. Completed applications must be received no later than October 25th to be considered for Spring appointment, and by April 4th for Fall appointment.
Candidates who wish to apply by mail, may print a PDF Internship Application and mail it to the address below.
For inquiries, please contact:
Prof. Ewa Dzurak, Internship Coordinator
College of Staten Island Library
2800 Victory Blvd, Office 1L-107B
Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: 718.982.4021
Fax: 718.92.4002
Email:
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