Position Description

Adjunct Research and Instruction Librarian
Job Department/School University Libraries
FT/PT/Temp Part time
Location New York City
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Adjunct Research and Instruction Librarian

University Libraries

NYC/Brooklyn Center Library

JOB SUMMARY:

Adelphi University Libraries is looking for an Adjunct Librarian to coordinate the NYC/Brooklyn Center Library's daily operations at 179 Livingston Street Brooklyn, NY. This role involves assisting NYC Center students and faculty in person and providing Information Literacy Instruction. This position will work up to 25 hours a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Operations:

  1. Manage daily operations and services at the NYC Center Library, which is open evenings (Monday-Thursday 3 pm-10 pm) and weekends (Saturday-Sunday 9 am-2 pm).
  2. Foster a welcoming environment for students and faculty.
  3. Coordinate with NYC Center administration, faculty, and staff, and oversee student employees.
  4. Align in-person schedule with class schedules and Center needs.

Academic Outreach and Collaboration:

  1. Engage with assigned academic departments.
  2. Collaborate with colleagues from Garden City, Hudson Valley, and Hauppauge centers to advance the educational mission of Adelphi University Libraries.

Research Support and Resources:

  1. Provide Information Literacy Instruction both in-person and virtually.
  2. Develop online subject guides and course-specific research resources.
  3. Participate in the Libraries’ chat reference service.
  4. Conduct research consultations for faculty and students, both virtually and in person.
  5. Review purchase and electronic subscription requests, providing insights to the Collection Strategies Librarian.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program is required.
  2. Strong management and organizational skills.
  3. At least one year of providing information literacy instruction in a university setting.
  4. Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population of faculty, students, and staff.

HOURS:

  1. They are determined by the needs of the NYC Center and class schedule as specified by the Library Faculty Chair.
  2. Current NYC center hours are Monday -Thursday, 3pm - 9pm, Friday closed, and Saturday and Sunday 9am - 2pm. Please note that these are the operating hours and not the librarian’s set hours. Flexibility is required, including the ability to work in person on weekday evenings and alternating weekend days to meet instructional needs. (Example of possible schedule:  work M/W/Th/Sat one week, work M/Tu/W/Sun another week, depending on the instruction needs)
  3. Adelphi University’s New York City operations are currently located at the new Adelphi New York City–Brooklyn Center, on the custom-built, modern campus of St. Francis College (SFC) at 179 Livingston Street.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $40 an hour.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

Adelphi University’s New York City operations are currently located at the new Adelphi New York City–Brooklyn Center, on the custom-built, modern campus of St. Francis College (SFC) at 179 Livingston Street. Located on the fifth, sixth and seventh floors of the SFC campus.  Adelphi New York City–Brooklyn Center faculty and students have access to:

  • State-of-the-art classrooms and learning facilities
  • WiFi access and IT support
  • Secure campus entry
  • Online library materials or items from our Garden City collection

Adelphi’s New York City–Brooklyn Center offers more than a dozen undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the business, education and social work fields. These programs, offered in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, give students access to life-changing experiences in the artistic, cultural and financial capital of the world.

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Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates, including people of color and those who are, or identify as, members of any marginalized, underserved or underrepresented group. Adelphi is an emerging Hispanic serving institution so bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Here is our University statement on diversity: https://www.adelphi.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about/.