Assistant Librarian
- Employer
- SUNY Canton
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 10, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Instructional Technology & Design, Professional Fields, Library & Information Sciences, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Administration, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services, Disabled Student Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
TITLE:
Assistant Librarian
DEPARTMENT:
Library
SALARY RANGE:
Commensurate with credentials and experience
Description of Duties
The State University of New York (SUNY) Canton College of Technology is searching for a User Experience Librarian to join the library services department in the Southworth Library. This librarian will join a team of librarians in the department that is part of the Learning Commons, which includes tutoring services and information services departments.
Located in upstate New York, SUNY Canton College of Technology is part of the State University of New York. SUNY Canton prioritizes hands-on, engaging experiences that prepare students to be “job ready” at graduation. The college awards certificates, associates, and bachelor’s degrees with 23 degrees available fully online. The Learning Commons supports the College’s mission by offering access to resources, technology, and services that promote teaching and learning. The Learning Commons serves as a physical and virtual hub for innovation, collaboration, and engagement.
The User Experience Librarian is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track position. Reporting to the director of library services, the successful candidate will create access and connection with students to promote retention and academic success.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include :
- Promote student success by developing and accessing experiential and student-centered projects and initiatives that support students with a focus on first-year students, historically underrepresented students, and students who require additional academic intervention.
- Coordinate with summer enrollment programs to create lasting connections with students and student groups to demonstrate the value and role of library resources and services.
- Serve as library liaison to programs that teach, and support underrepresented, first-year, and transfer students.
- Manage student access to academic resources and reserves including the Textbook Reserves Collection.
- Collaborate with other librarians and the Center for Diversities, Equity, and Inclusion to enhance the diversity, equity, and inclusion collection and promote its use. Develop methods for determining how well our collections represent diverse cultures, perspectives, and the needs of diverse campus communities and constituents.
- Use methods of assessment to determine services and resources that meet the needs of students and promote retention.
- Assist with the development, promotion, and assessment online learning resources that support teaching, learning, and scholarship.
- Contribute to the rotating reference desk schedule and 24/7 chat.
- Serve on library and University committees, volunteer for orientations, open house, and other student events.
- Engage in scholarly research with the aim of achieving a sustained body of high-quality work.
- Perform other professional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited Master’s in Library Science or the equivalent.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and student success strategies.
- Familiarity with best practices, trends, and assessment strategies related to library services.
- Commitment to serving in a student-facing role with the ability to make lasting connections.
- Familiarity and comfort working with online students.
- Experience working with historically underrepresented populations and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Proficiency in scholarship.
- Experience as an academic librarian
- Experience and proficiency in designing strategies for student success and retention.
- Experience using assessment to inform planning and development.
- Familiarity with integrated library system software.
- Excellent research skills and familiarity with a wide range of information resources.
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications
Review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Apply for Position
SUNY Canton, a unit of the State University of New York, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. SUNY Canton is building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and strongly encourages applications from minority and women candidates.
Company
The College was originally chartered in 1906 as the first postsecondary, two-year college in New York. In 1987, the State University of New York’s Board of Trustees authorized the college's present designation as State University of New York College of Technology at Canton, more commonly known as SUNY Canton.
At SUNY Canton, students receive a career-driven education in a small, friendly and beautiful environment.
Students learn from professionals in their fields, so they may find themselves assisting a veterinarian, working in a health clinic or investigating a crime scene.
Most of the college's four-year programs integrate credit-bearing on-the-job internships, giving students a professional advantage when they enter their careers. Regardless of their major, all students benefit from our tutoring and library services which are currently ranked #1 in SUNY.
Sixteen academic majors are available completely online, for a convenient educational option. Many individual general education courses are also available online.
The campus spans acres of countryside and borders the historic Grasse River, lending itself to scenic views and plenty of room for outdoor activities. Many students enjoy the beautiful walk over the college's two footbridges spanning the Grasse River to explore downtown Canton.
The Adirondacks, the Thousand Islands, Ottawa and Montreal are all popular day trips.
SUNY Canton is one of the four colleges in the Canton/Potsdam area. The four institutions are linked by the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley, a consortium which shares library services and provides cross-registration for students and staff. The Associated Colleges also sponsors a variety of educational programs and cultural events.
We believe that the employees of the college are our most important asset and their collective quality is what differentiates this institution from the rest of the State University. It is the individual, working in concert with others, who provides the quality learning and growing environment for our students. Our students are successful because of these values; the concern, the caring and personal support by faculty and staff. We believe that an investment in our people is the best investment we can make.
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