Open Faculty Positions at Bobst Library

 

Global Services Librarian

Description:

New York University Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented Global Services Librarian (GSL) to coordinate the development, expansion and delivery of library services that support research, teaching and learning at the NYU Global Academic Centers.  Reporting to the Director of Public Services, this new position works collaboratively with colleagues across NYU Libraries and select NYU administrative units to design and sustain a suite of global library services that enhance access to library instruction, services and resources and capitalize on emerging technologies.

New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three degree-granting portal campuses - New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi - complemented by 11 additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.  The campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai have full service libraries; the 11 academic centers have a variety of smaller library-like facilities and services.  All are supported by the NYU Division of Libraries.

Working in a collaborative environment the Global Services Librarian is responsible for developing, coordinating, promoting and evaluating a program of instructional, consultation, and research support services to faculty, students and staff in the NYU Global Academic Centers. The Global Services Librarian ensures that the library instruction and curricular support needs of global education students and faculty are being served.  The librarian works with colleagues and global network staff to identify needs, implement and enhance programs and services, and takes a leadership role on projects and initiatives as appropriate.    Based in New York, this is a multi-year, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian of Practice. 

Responsibilities: 

• -Collaborate with faculty, library staff and departments to develop and/or promote a suite of global library services
• -Coordinate support and participation in global services delivery from throughout the library
• -Serve as the initial contact for questions and trouble-shooting related to global library services; coordinate and monitor resolution
• -Coordinate the provision of formal and informal instruction/orientation sessions for the global academic center faculty and students
• -Design, develop, and coordinate workshops and online training to faculty and staff at the smaller global sites in the use of library resources and services to support teaching and learning
• -Develop and maintain library web content, LibGuides, instructional materials for global library services
• -Leverage technology to provide global library services, including instruction and orientation, and asynchronous and synchronous delivery
• -Develop outreach, informational and promotional materials about global library services
• -Maintain and develop working relationships with the Directors and staff at the global academic centers
• -Serve as the library liaison to campus units involved with global education and services
• -Evaluate and assess the success and impact of global library services

Qualifications:

Required:

• -ALA-accredited master’s degree
• -Three years (minimum) public service experience in an academic library, including reference, instruction, access services or collection development
• -Demonstrated public service orientation and knowledge of user needs for teaching, learning, and research
• -Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• -Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex organization
• -Creative, service-oriented approach to problem solving
• -High degree of facility with technologies and systems in academic library and information services, instruction, and research services
• -Ability to lead and complete projects in a team environment
• -Demonstrated skill in teaching in both face to face and online environments

 Preferred:

• -Record of professional activities, including research and engagement in professional organizations
• -Experience in a research university library
• -Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
• -Prior international experience
• -Experience with course management systems
• -Knowledge of copyright and fair use

New York University Libraries: 

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating and providing services to our global academic centers and “portal campuses” in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai.   New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with Columbia University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the Manhattan Research Library Consortium. For the NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf

Salary/Benefits:

Attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation.  Salary commensurate with experience and background.

This is a multi-year, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian of Practice.

To Apply:

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Please include where you heard about this position. The search will remain open until filled.

NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Librarian for Business and Economics

Description:

NYU Libraries seeks a subject specialist in business and economics to support the research and teaching programs of faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in the FAS Department of Economics, the Stern School of Business and other departments and programs across the university. The librarian serves as a library liaison with special emphases on building and curating collections in all formats; developing a program of extensive outreach, instruction, consultation, and research support services; and delivering responsive and innovative information services. The Librarian for Business and Economics supports faculty and student data research needs and makes effective use of statistical methods, system and tools. Librarians play a key role in the educational mission of NYU by establishing strong collaborative relationships with faculty and students and connecting them to the services, content, and tools that meet their research, teaching and learning needs.

The Librarian for Business and Economics is a tenure track position based in the Research Commons, and a member of the Business and Government Information Services group in the Public Services Division, NYU Libraries. The successful candidate works collaboratively with other social science librarians, the Data Services team and colleagues at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai to deliver statistical and numerical services related to business and economics, and takes a leadership role on selected projects and initiatives. Librarians at NYU participate in Library-wide committees and professional activities outside of NYU; and monitor developments and best practices to help ensure the excellence of the NYU collections and research support services.

New York University Libraries: Library facilities at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 4 million volumes. New York University is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, the Digital Library Federation; serves as the administrative headquarters of the Research Library Association of South Manhattan, a consortium that includes three academic institutions; and is affiliated with The New-York Historical Society. For the NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf

Qualifications:

Required:

• -ALA-accredited master’s degree; a second master’s degree will be required for tenure
• -Undergraduate or graduate degree in economics or business or related social science discipline
• -Public service experience in an academic library, including reference, instruction, or collection development
• -Demonstrated public service orientation and knowledge of user needs for teaching, learning, and research
• -Demonstrated experience working with statistical datasets and the ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students and staff about textural, numerical and spatial data resources
• -Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• -Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex organization
• -Creative, service-oriented approach to problem solving
• -High degree of facility with technologies and systems germane to the 21^st century library
• -Knowledgeable in the issues surrounding scholarly communications

Preferred:

• -Advanced degree in economics
• -Experience with quantitative or qualitative packages for statistical analysis, e.g., Stats, SPSS, SAS, Atlas.ti
• -Record of professional activities, including research and engagement in professional organizations

Salary/Benefits:

Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background.

New York University Libraries:  

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our first “portal campus”, in NYU Abu Dhabi. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the OCLC Research Library Partnership. The Libraries participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with the New-York Historical Society and the Brooklyn Historical Society. For the NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf.

To Apply:

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Please include where you heard about this position. The search will remain open until filled.

NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Librarian for Archival Collections Management

Description:

The Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives at New York University seek a forward-thinking individual to oversee its accessioning program, take a lead role in its descriptive program, and to work as part of a team to provide access and facilitate discovery of Tamiment collections in support of research, teaching, and learning in the library. This position will reshape the way Tamiment acquires and intakes collections, increasing visibility and accessibility for scholars, faculty and donors to our collections. Librarians are expected to serve as partners in the educational mission of NYU by establishing strong relationships with faculty and students and providing responsive and innovative information services. The incumbent will be responsible for creating or facilitating creation of initial collection level description for all holdings, ensuring responsible administrative and physical control and basic intellectual access for all material at time of accession, and providing the base infrastructure upon which any future archival work will be built. The position will also play a leadership role in the Tamiment descriptive program, contributing to policies, procedures, and workflows for processing and description; overseeing processing and description work of one FTE professional and multiple students; and serve as point person for the administration of the collections management database. This position will also closely collaborate with other archivists throughout the division, staff in special collections and with the Preservation Dept.

The Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives at New York University is one of the oldest special collections in the United States devoted to the history of left politics, labor, and social protest movements. Its holdings include oral histories, film, and more than 75,000 monographs, 20,000 linear feet of archives and manuscripts, 15,000 periodical titles, an 850,000 item pamphlet and ephemera collection, and a million photographs. Its collections document the history of labor with an emphasis on the New York area, and the history of radical politics: socialism, communism, anarchism, utopian experiments, the cultural left, the New Left, the post-New Left, the struggle for civil rights and civil liberties as well as the social and cultural contexts in which these movements functioned. It is the repository for the Archives of Irish America, the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives, and a growing Asian American labor collection.

Under the general supervision of the Associate Head, the successful candidate will:

Oversee accessioning program, including establishing basic physical and intellectual control over all incoming archival collections, rights assessment of incoming collections, follow up communication with donors, regular reporting on accessioning activities. Creation of accession records and initial descriptive information for all incoming collections, in a timely manner and according to archival standards, in the collections management database (Archivists’ Toolkit and its successor ArchivesSpace) and publishing EAD encoded finding aids on the web. In collaboration with colleagues from the department of Knowledge Access, Design & Development, coordinate strategies and workflows for integrating EAD records into NYU’s primary discovery portal. Maintain documentation of accessioning and location management procedures and processes; maintain master accession records.

Manage location and storage of collections, including maintaining locations data, assessing and planning for storage needs for new collections. Arranging for intake of new collections to the library, which may include field work such as surveying, packing, and transporting materials.

Arrange or oversee arrangement of archival records in accordance with accepted archival standards. Describe or oversee description of archival collections according to archival standards, in the collections management database (Archivists’ Toolkit and its successor ArchivesSpace) and publish EAD encoded finding aids on the web. Aid in the creation and maintenance of documentation and policies for arrangement and description. In collaboration with Associate Head for Archival Collections, assess processing priorities for newly accessioned collections. Provides training and support for the unit for the collections management database (Archivists’ Toolkit and its successor ArchivesSpace). Maintains documentation and procedures for its use.

Supervise professional and student staff in assisting with accessioning, arrangement, and description functions. Exercise authority or make effective recommendations for hiring, promotions, salary adjustments, and any other change of status. Identify and prioritize assignments to ensure deadlines are met; review work for accuracy.

Facilitates exhibit loan requests; participates in unit wide meetings and planning; contributes to the department reference services by providing reference assistance in person and remotely; serves on library-wide committees as necessary.

As a member of the senior staff and in close collaboration with the Head and Associate Head, assist in implementing professional standards and best practices and setting priorities for collection management, processing, cataloging, digitization, and discovery; participate in general planning and policy development in the support of Tamiment and University Libraries strategic directions; assist in fundraising and development activities as appropriate; serves on library-wide committees as necessary.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA accredited institution with a concentration in Archival Studies. A second master’s degree will be required for tenure; and we prefer the second masters in a field related to Tamiment collecting areas of expertise. Relevant experience of at least 3-5 years in a special collection or archives department in a research library. Demonstrated proficiency in archival theory and practice, especially accessioning, processing and description, including minimal and basic processing strategies; demonstrated proficiency in the use, maintenance, and support of automated archival collections management systems (Archivist’s Toolkit and its successor ArchivesSpace); demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH, LCNA, AACR2, and other library and archival descriptive and content standards; familiarity with XML schemas and the use of XML editors and the manipulation of metadata across systems and platforms. Knowledge of basic preservation and conservation issues as they relate to archival collections. Knowledge of rights administration and management issues for archival collections. Familiarity with current approaches to accessioning and description of born-digital holdings, preferred. Superior written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work collegially within and across organizations; great attention to detail; demonstrated ability to manage time and tasks and complete projects in a timely manner. Ability to supportively and efficiently supervise professional staff, students, and interns.

New York University Libraries:  

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our first “portal campus”, in NYU Abu Dhabi. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the OCLC Research Library Partnership. The Libraries participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with the New-York Historical Society and the Brooklyn Historical Society. For the NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf.

Salary/Benefits:

Faculty status and attractive benefits package including tuition remission and generous time off. Salary commensurate with experience and background.

To Apply:

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. The search will remain open until April 30, 2013.

NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Head, Tamiment Library

Description:

New York University’s Division of Libraries seeks a qualifiedindividual to direct its Tamiment Library, which includes the Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, the Ewen Academic Freedom Center and the Center for the United States and the Cold War.

The Tamiment Library has one of the finest research collections in the country documenting the history of radical politics: socialism, communism, anarchism, utopian experiments, the cultural left, the New Left, and the struggle for civil rights and civil liberties. Utopian experiments, women's movements, and other forms of radical activity are well-documented in the growing collections. Although the focus of Tamiment holdings is the United States since 1865, Great Britain, Canada and other foreign countries are well-represented in the collections. In addition to extensive union archives, the collections include: the Records of the Communist Party of the United States, the Oral History of the American Left, the Archive of Irish America, the Jewish Labor Committee Archives, the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives, significant Asian-Pacific-Amercan collections and the personal papers of figures ranging from Eugene V. Debs to James and Esther Jackson and Philip Agee.

The Tamiment Library staff includes two full-time librarians, four full-time archivists, two administrative assistants and a staff of full- and part-time project-funded archivists. Its collections include more than 80,000 monographs, over 7,000 non-current periodicals and subscriptions to more than 700 current titles. Its archival holdings include more than 2,000 manuscript collections, a total of more than 15,000 linear feet of original papers and records. The pamphlet and ephemera collection contains more than 500,000 items relating to the left and to the labor movement. Non-print collections include over 1 million photographs, more that 3,000 posters and broadsides and a large video and film collection. Recordings of over 5,200 interviews form the core of an oral history collection that also includes audiotapes of speeches, concerts, conferences, memorial meetings, union meetings and other public and private events. Reporting to the Director, Collections and Research Services, the Head of Tamiment Library will work closely with New York University’s other special collections and with departments across the library system to develop and maintain consistent service and processing standards.

The successful candidate will have a strong and well-documented commitment to public service librarianship, a record of teaching and scholarship relevant to the Tamiment Library collections, an understanding of information technology and its implications for libraries and archives, and be prepared to administer a dynamic and complex library, bringing vision and strategic leadership to its mission. In addition to oversight and management of staff, collections and services, duties will include primary responsibility for development of the Tamiment collections and work with in-kind donors, extensive relations with a variety of clientele ranging from students and faculty to a wide array of visiting scholars, significant fund raising, grant writing, and project development.

Qualifications:

Required:

ALA accredited MLS or equivalent in education and experience; subject master's required for tenure; demonstrated ability in library and/or archives administration, collection development, and building relationships with donors and sponsors; strong communications and interpersonal skills; demonstrated creativity in program and project development; demonstrated commitment to public outreach and service to a diverse user population; and a high degree of facility with technologies and systems germane to the 21^st century library.

Preferred:

Highly desirable qualifications include subject expertise in the fields relevant to the holdings and scholarship of the Tamiment Library. Candidates with strengths in multiple fields, and with demonstrated leadership in one or more of them.

New York University Libraries:  

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our first “portal campus”, in NYU Abu Dhabi. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the OCLC Research Library Partnership. The Libraries participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with the New-York Historical Society and the Brooklyn Historical Society. For the NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf.

Salary/Benefits:

Faculty status, excellent benefits include five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director of Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Resumes will be considered until the position is filled.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

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Resource Sharing and Delivery Services Librarian (RSDS)

Description:

New York University Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented Resource Sharing and Delivery Services Librarian. The RSDS Librarian will develop and lead delivery services and resource sharing initiatives that support research, teaching and learning for NYU’s local and global campuses. The RSDS Librarian will manage all delivery and resource sharing operations including the local implementation and operations of direct consortial borrowing, interlibrary loan, remote storage delivery and paging services.

Responsibilities include:

• - Lead development and expansion of delivery and resource sharing services. Supervise staff. Direct management responsibility for interlibrary loan, paging, local and global delivery and offsite scanning operations, currently comprising 6 FTE staff plus approximately 8 FTE student assistants.
• - Collaborate with global and consortium partners to maximize resource sharing services for library users.
• - Reporting to the Head of Access, Delivery and Resource Sharing Services (ADRSS) and working closely with department supervisors, the position will assist in the leadership, coordination and planning for the department, which is responsible for course reserves and microforms; circulation; access privileges; delivery and interlibrary loan; offsite preparations and stacks maintenance.   Manage ADRSS in the absence of the Head.
• - Oversee management of delivery and resource sharing functions and user interface in ILLiad and the integrated library system (Aleph 20) and ensure that policies are appropriately conveyed in the system tables. Supervise systems testing.
• - Participate in library planning, serve on library-wide committees, task forces and teams.
• - Engage in professional activities and contribute to developments in the field.

Qualifications:

ALA-accredited master’s degree; a second master’s degree required for promotion to Associate Curator

• - Strong public service commitment and user-oriented approach to services
• - 1-2 years of successful supervisory experience, including recent access services or resource sharing experience
• - Demonstrated ability to lead and manage processes/workflows
• - Knowledge of current and emerging technologies as they apply to resource sharing, access, e-reserves, and delivery services (e.g. ILLiad and circulation systems)
• - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including data measurement and assessment
• - Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Preferred

• - Knowledge of copyright and fair use
• - Facilities and space planning experience
• - Academic library experience

New York University Libraries:  

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our first “portal campus”, in NYU Abu Dhabi. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the OCLC Research Library Partnership. The Libraries participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with the New-York Historical Society and the Brooklyn Historical Society. For the NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf.

Salary/Benefits:

Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background.

To Apply:

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. The search will remain open until filled.

NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Electronic Resource Metadata Management Librarian

Description:

In support of the increased reliance on access to scholarly electronic resources in NYU’s creation of a Global Network University, the Electronic Resource Metadata Management Librarian will bring leadership and expertise to the deployment of metadata that enable end-user access to electronic resources via the NYU Division of Libraries’ integrated discovery and access systems. Based in the Resource Management Department of Knowledge Access and Resource Management Services (KARMS), the Electronic Resource Metadata Management Librarian works collaboratively with staff in KARMS, particularly the Electronic Resources Collections Librarian and members of the KARMS Knowledge Access Design and Development Department, as well as staff in other areas of the library to coordinate a metadata management strategy for NYU Libraries electronic resources.

Knowledge Access and Resource Management Services facilitates the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the Libraries’ user communities through processes and services in program areas that include library acquisitions, serials and electronic resource management, knowledge access design and development, and metadata production and management. In collaboration with our colleagues in Collections and Research Services, Public Services, Libraries IT Services, and Digital Library Technology Services, KARMS has primary leadership responsibility for knowledge access via the Libraries’ dynamic, integrated discovery and access systems. In addition to serving NYU’s central libraries, institute libraries, and global sites, KARMS provides selected services to Research Library Association of South Manhattan member libraries and other affiliated libraries.

Under the general supervision of the Head of Resource Management, the successful candidate will:

• - Define, implement, document, evaluate, and refine a      coordinated metadata management strategy for NYU Libraries electronic      resources that includes approaches for managing catalog record supply      chains, multiple processing streams, and knowledge base management      activities
• - Develop, implement, document, evaluate, and routinize      electronic-resource processing workflows to achieve timely end-user      discovery of and access to newly licensed electronic resources; analyze,      design, and implement scripts and methods for electronic-resource metadata      processing, transformation, and ingest; collaborate with colleagues on      workflow automation using tools and languages such as MacroExpress, XPath,      Perl, PHP, Python, or Ruby
• - Assist the Head of Resource Management with the      preparation of management reports and the provision of statistical and      budget analyses related to electronic resources
• - Participate in electronic resource use studies      conducted by NYU Libraries in order to guide the ongoing development of      systems, services, and interfaces designed to optimize electronic resource      discovery and access
• - Provide leadership to the NYU Libraries as a whole in      developing and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies, standards,      and technical issues related to the acquisition, licensing, access, and      use of electronic resources and associated metadata

Collections curated, managed, interpreted, and preserved by the NYU Libraries include in round numbers 5 million book volumes, 100,000 serial subscriptions including 90,000 electronic journals, 800,000 electronic books, 30,000 linear feet of archival materials, 1,700,000 photographs or photo negatives, well over 100,000 audio and video recordings in a variety of physical formats, and 250,000 digital resources (occupying over 100 terabytes) in about 30 collections. As NYU Libraries devote more resources to acquiring electronic resources to support NYU’s international approach to study and research, the Electronic Resource Metadata Management Librarian will play a key role in providing consistent access to library resources throughout the NYU global system. To that end, the Libraries currently deploy the Ex Libris Aleph integrated library system, the Innovative Interfaces Electronic Resource Management System, and the Ex Libris SFX OpenURL link resolver.

Qualifications:

Minimum of three years experience with electronic resource metadata enabling discovery and access in a research library; strong service orientation and knowledge of user needs; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; excellent planning and organizational skills; demonstrated experience in developing and implementing complex processing workflows; experience performing data analysis on a variety of data formats; in-depth experience with library discovery and access systems, particularly those related to e-resource access such as OpenURL resolution systems.

Preferred: experience with one or more of the suite of Ex Libris products (Primo, Aleph, Metalib, SFX); experience working in Linux/Unix server environments; knowledge of database architecture and SQL; experience with XML and XSLT; knowledge of library technology protocols such as OAI-PMH, Z39.5-, and SRU/W; experience writing scripts in common scripting languages such as Perl, PHP, bash, Python, or Ruby; experience with Lucene/Solr.

MLS from an ALA-accredited program and a second master’s degree required to be eligible for tenure.

New York University Libraries:  

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our first “portal campus”, in NYU Abu Dhabi. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the OCLC Research Library Partnership. The Libraries participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with the New-York Historical Society and the Brooklyn Historical Society. For the NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf.

Salary/Benefits:

Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background.

To Apply:

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Please include where you heard about this position. The search will remain open until filled.

NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Open Positions at NYU Shanghai Library

Head for Academic Technology Services, NYU Shanghai

Description:

New York University is seeking a Head for Academic Technology Services at the NYU Shanghai Library. NYU Shanghai is the first Sino-US higher education joint venture to grant a degree that is accredited in the US as well as in China. A research university with liberal arts and sciences at its core, it resides in one of the world's great cities that is also a vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai will recruit scholars who are committed to our global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research.

The Head for Academic Technology Services at NYU Shanghai Library leads and coordinates support for academic computing services and research/digital services for faculty and students.   The Head manages the delivery, integration and support of systems, technology and equipment within the Library and its satellite spaces and provides academic technology support services to faculty in NYU Shanghai classrooms. Working directly with NYU Shanghai faculty, the Head coordinates faculty support, training and development for a variety of instructional and research technology services including learning management systems, e-reserves, digital research and scholarship, instructional pedagogy, and digital media production services for audio, video and image projects to enhance teaching and research. 

The Head for Academic Technology Services works closely with staff of NYU Shanghai IT services, who provide the technical infrastructure, network services, desktop support at NYU Shanghai, NYU Global Technology Services (GTS) and NYU NY Division of Libraries.   The Head reports to the Director of the NYU Shanghai Library.

Principal duties includes:

• Provide expert guidance, administrative oversight, and management for library information technology services, in coordination with NYU Libraries In New York,
• Work closely with faculty to understand ways that digital materials are used in the classroom and create workflows and services to provide digital content to faculty. Coordinate the specification, installation, management and support of all technology in library teaching spaces and conference rooms, including those with projection equipment, computers, wall-mounted displays, and digital scanning equipment.
• Manage the operation of the Library IT department. Oversee the work of administrative/technical staff, foster professional development, collegial relationships and continuing education needs.
• Work collaboratively on the development and implementation of technology equipment, software, programs, training and other services at the library that support technologically intensive research and teaching as well as the creation and use of media in teaching and course-related activities.
• Serve as liaison with other IT managers on campus, the Div. of Libraries and GTS to consult on technology – enhanced learning environments.
• Manage software licensing for non-standard software.
• Partner with academic deans, faculty and academic service leaders to develop coordinated technology programs and services for faculty and students.
• Support and facilitate faculty innovation, connecting learning resources, curricula, and scholarly opportunity with appropriate academic technologies.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized international equivalent or Masters degree in Information Technology, Instructional Technology or closely related academic discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ significant and progressively responsible management experience in an academic library or comparable academic computing support service.
• Ability to manage complex projects in a team environment and communicate complex issues and perspectives to colleagues throughout the GNU.
• Demonstrated supervisory and management skills.
• Successful experience developing and managing effective learning and research technology services for a demanding community of faculty and researchers.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and future trends in information technology specifically related to academic computing, instructional technology, library services, teaching and learning, including E-learning.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team-building skills and the ability to work well with a wide variety of faculty across academic disciplines.
• Experience in planning, designing, and delivering technology-enriched learning environments in a university setting.
• Evidence of progressive leadership and responsibility in higher education, using technology in support of teaching and learning.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a research university or other large academic institution
• Experience with learning management systems, products and environments
• Demonstrated innovative service development
• Prior international experience
• Chinese language skills; familiarity with Chinese culture
• College or university library start-up, renovation or construction experience
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
• Knowledge and understanding of instructional design, effective use of academic and Web 2.0 technologies, video and web conferencing, video production and design of learning environments, both physical and virtual.

About NYU and the Libraries:

New York University has established itself as a Global Network University (GNU) a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three degree-granting campuses - New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi - complemented by 12 additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.

The Library of NYU Shanghai will deliver and coordinate a wide range of academic services that support the teaching, learning and research of NYU Shanghai’s faculty and students. Drawing on the resources of the libraries at NYU New York, the NYU Shanghai library provides an opportunity to create a forward-looking 21^st century library program and facility to serve a culturally diverse and academically talented population. NYU Shanghai is scheduled to open September 2013 with a class of 200 freshman and 150 visiting students, and is expected to grow over eight years to a target undergraduate student population of 2400 along with selected graduate programs.

Salary/Benefits: 

Excellent benefits include vacation package, relocation assistance and a generous retirement package. Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply: 

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Please include where you heard about this position.  Resumes will be considered until the position is filled. 

NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

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Director, NYU Shanghai Library

Description:

New York University is seeking a Library Director for its newest portal campus, NYU Shanghai. NYU Shanghai is the first Sino-US higher education joint venture to grant a degree that is accredited in the US as well as in China. A research university with liberal arts and sciences at its core, it resides in one of the world's great cities that is also a vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai will recruit scholars who are committed to our global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research.

New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three degree-granting campuses - New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi - complemented by 12 additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.

The Library of NYU Shanghai will deliver and coordinate a wide range of academic services that support the teaching, learning and research of NYU Shanghai's faculty and students. Drawing on the resources of the libraries at NYU New York, the NYU Shanghai library provides an opportunity to create a forward-looking 21st century library program and facility to serve a culturally diverse and academically talented population. NYU Shanghai is scheduled to open September 2013 with a class of 200 freshman and 150 visiting students, and is expected to grow over eight years to a target undergraduate student population of 2400 along with selected graduate programs.

In consultation and consistent with the NYU library mission and programs, the Director of the NYU Shanghai Library will provide senior leadership in 1) establishing library services and programs that fully support NYU Shanghai's academic and programmatic mission and 2) implementing and directing ongoing operations of the library.   The position reports jointly to the Dean, Division of Libraries at NYU and the Provost, NYU Shanghai.

The position will direct the design and implementation of the library program for NYU Shanghai, including program start-up and expansion, staff recruitment and development, facilities requirements, development of joint services with NYU New York, resource management for the library's budget, and development of policies for all library operations and services. The Director of the NYU Shanghai Library will work closely with colleagues in the NYU Division of Libraries and at NYU Abu Dhabi to develop services that optimize library staff and resources across the NYU Libraries. The Director also works closely with the senior staff of NYU Shanghai to plan and implement phased-in on-site services. The incumbent will be based in Shanghai but may spend substantial time in New York City as well as Shanghai during the initial planning phase.

Principle duties include:

• - Responsible for the planning, project management, coordination and implementation of library services and policies at NYU Shanghai in conjunction with NYU New York Division of Libraries counterparts, including the full range of collection development, tehcnical services, public services, front end academic technology support services, library IT and digital library services, and facilities.
• - Participate in NYU Shanghai campus and program planning and ongoing program development.
• - Recruit, develop and manage an outstanding library staff, and provide direction for the continuing recruitment, selection, orientation, development, training and retention of library staff.
• - Lead the effective and efficient ongoing operation of all aspects of library service on the NYU Shanghai campus consistent with the mission and service philosophy of NYU Shanghai and NYU New York.
• - Develop and manage teh NYU Shangai library budget in collaboration with NYU New York.
• - Oversee the development of print and digital collections, including participation in joint institutional collection development, acquisitions and processing.
• - Develop productive relationships and collaborations with the Shanghai academic and research library community.

Qualifications:

Required:

• - ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized international equivalent.
• - Minimum 7 years successful administrative experience and at least 5 years managing and/or supervising a department in an academic setting.
• - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing innovative user services and technologies in the library program.
• - Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning and program development.
• - Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic library and information services, instructional/information technologies, and scholarly communication.
• - Knowledge of developments in higher education that affect research libraries, scholarly process, and the University’s core mission in teaching, learning and research.
• - Ability to work with others in a team environment and communicate complex issues and perspectives to project team representatives across a global network.
• - Demonstrated excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• - Demonstrated flexibility to balance competing demands for project resources and multiple deadlines.
• - Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus user communities in an academic setting and with a Chinese academic library community.
• - Strong commitment to service excellence.
• - Excellent Chinese language skills and familiarity with Chinese culture

Preferred:

• - Second masters degree in a subject area relevant to the NYU Shanghai academic program
• - Experience in a research university library
• - College or university library start-up, renovation or construction experience
• - Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
• - Prior international experience

Salary/Benefits:

Excellent benefits include vacation package, relocation assistance and a generous retirement package. Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Please include where you heard about this position.  Resumes will be considered until the position is filled. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Reference and Research Services Librarian, NYU Shanghai Library

Description:

The NYU Library in Shanghai invites applications for a Reference and Research Services Librarian in an innovative and forward-looking setting. As part of a collaborative team, the position plays a key role in the educational mission of NYU Shanghai by establishing strong relationships with faculty and students, and connecting them to the services, content and tools that meet their research, teaching and learning needs.

NYU Shanghai is the newest degree-granting campus within NYU's global network. It is the first Sino-US higher education joint venture to grant a degree that is accredited in the US as well as in China. A research university with liberal arts and sciences at its core, it resides in one of the world's great cities that is also a vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai will recruit scholars who are committed to our global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research.

New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three degree-granting campuses - New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi - complemented by 12 additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.

The Library of NYU Shanghai will deliver and coordinate a wide range of academic services that support the teaching, learning and research of NYU Shanghai’s faculty and students. Drawing on the resources of the libraries at NYU New York, the NYU Shanghai library provides an opportunity to create a forward-looking 21^st century library program and facility to serve a culturally diverse and academically talented population. NYU Shanghai is scheduled to open September 2013 with a class of 200 freshman and 150 visiting students, and is expected to grow over eight years to a target undergraduate student population of 2400 along with selected graduate programs.

The Reference and Research Services librarian serves as the primary liaison to a group of academic departments appropriate to the incumbent’s academic background, with responsibilities for building collections in all formats that support research and curricular needs; delivering a program of instruction, consultation, and research support services; developing responsive outreach and other information services; and taking a leadership role on projects and initiatives as appropriate.   Collaborative work with colleagues at NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, and across NYU’s global network is an important job expectation. Librarians at NYU participate in library and system-wide committees, and professional activities outside of the university.

Qualifications:

Required:

• - ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized international equivalent
• - Previous experience in instruction, collection development, and/or reference services
• - High degree of facility with technologies and systems in academic library and information services, instruction, and research services
• - Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• - Demonstrated excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
• - Demonstrated history of flexibility, creativity, and strong customer service commitment

Preferred:

• - Academic background in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline
• - Second masters degree in a subject area relevant to the NYU Shanghai academic program
• - Experience in a research university library
• - Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
• - Chinese language skills; familiarity with Chinese culture
• - Prior international experience

Salary/Benefits:

Excellent benefits include vacation package, relocation assistance and a generous retirement package. Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Please include where you heard about this position.  Resumes will be considered until the position is filled.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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