Reference Librarian PT - Suny Orange

Job Description:

The primary responsibility of the part-time Reference Librarian is to provide delivery of in person and electronic chat reference services to students and faculty at the Orange County Community College Libraries on both the Middletown and Newburgh campuses. Under general direction of the Library Director, the part-time Reference Librarian assures the level of reference services keeps pace with student needs, provides high quality resources, and promotes library services to the academic community and may be asked to teach library instruction sessions.

The desired candidate will possess excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills, have the ability to work in a team environment and to handle multiple responsibilities. This is an in person position and will have hours on both the Middletown and Newburgh campuses.

Requirements:

Required: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited academic institution; OR be within 6 months of obtaining a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited academic institution; experience and knowledge of electronic information resources and technologies.

Preferred: Experience at the college level or public library setting; experience teaching library instruction or other library related sessions, ability to integrate technology into the library setting; Bilingual skills.

Additional Information:

Deadline for Applying: Review of applications begins April 15, 2024 and will continue until successful candidate has been identified.

Position begins ASAP

Salary: $30 per hour

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.

Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.

Application Instructions:

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.

• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:

• How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?

• How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed.

Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Orange Employment Account to check your completed application.