- Part Time
- New York, NY
- $27/hour USD / Year
- Salary: $27/hour
Mercy University Libraries is seeking a part-time reference librarian. Reporting to the Head Librarian, the position plays a key role in educating our patrons on the use of all library and web services and in developing student research skills for academic success and life-long learning. Prime candidates will be passionate about information literacy and have the desire and demonstrated ability to work with and teach a diverse student population on how to utilize online and print resources for educational purposes in both reference desk and classroom settings. A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset, team orientation, and flexible schedule are essential, with availability on nights and weekends, if needed. Master’s degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school or an ALA- approved equivalent.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons’ reference questions
- Analyze patrons’ requests to determine needed information and assist in locating that information.
- Teach library patrons to search for information using databases
- As needed, assistance at the circulation desk, including checking in and out of library materials, and assistance with AV equipment circulation and maintenance
- Assist patrons with operational technology issues in the library, including using computers, printers, laptops, software, and other devices
- Explain how to use library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provide information about library policies
- Review and evaluate resource material, such as book reviews and catalogs, to assist the Head librarian in selecting and ordering print, audiovisual, and electronic resources
- Organize collections of books, publications, documents, and other reference materials for convenient access
- Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded
- Develop information access aids such as libguides and online tutorials
- Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services
- Assemble and arrange display materials
- Opens or closes the library if scheduled
- Perform other duties/projects as assigned
Required Skills & Experience
- Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs including evenings and weekends
- Demonstrated evidence of detail-orientation, customer service orientation, ability to work independently.
- Must be comfortable with basic instructional technology and software
- Must have strong oral/written communication skills
- Must have strong customer service orientation
- Bilingual a plus
Education Requirements:
- Master’s degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school or an ALA- approved equivalent
Physical/Other Requirements:
- Must be able to travel to and work at other campus libraries as needed
- Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per college policies
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region’s largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Tagged as: Academic Libraries, Information Literacy, Library Science, Reference Services
To apply for this job please visit talenthub.mercy.edu.