Urgently Require Substitute Visual & Performing Arts - Art Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor) in Flushing, Queens, NY
Job title: Substitute Visual & Performing Arts - Art Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor)
Company: Metropolitan New York Library Council
Job description: Substitute Visual & Performing Arts - Art Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor)
Substitute Visual & Performing Arts - Art Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor)
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Substitute Visual & Performing Arts - Art Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor)
Queens College
Job posted to this site on September 12th at 6:55pm
Application Deadline: October 12th 2023
Full Time
Job Description
The Substitute Visual & Performing Arts-Art (VPA-Art) Librarian is a full-time substitute position at Queens College Library (QCL). As a member of the Library Faculty this public services position reports through the Development Group to the Chief Librarian. QCL promotes a hybrid work schedule (80% on-site, 20% remote) for full-time personnel, which may include evenings and weekends. Substitute appointments are made generally for a six-month period, renewable up to a total of two years.
Responsibilities:
Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions, such as:
Provides research assistance through in-person, online, and hybrid means
Participates in the Library instruction program by teaching course assignmentbased sessions for ENGL 110 and for subjects relevant to the position, other kinds of workshops and sessions, and credit instruction materials in arts disciplines
Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach as VPA-Art subject specialist for the varied visual arts subjects in the Art department and in the department of Media Studies
Fosters VPA involvement and collaboration with Library professionals providing specialized resources and services, such as Digital Scholarship & OER, Makerspace, etc., to facilitate a holistic approach to supporting performing arts teaching and applied learning
Plays an active service role in Library teams, and engages in service to the profession, college, and university
Pursues opportunities for scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc.
Performs other professional duties as needed by the Library
As a member of the Development Group and the VPA team participates in activities such as:
Manages the Art Collection on Rosenthal's 6th floor, its spaces, resources, and services, and supervises its personnel
Collaborates with the VPA-Music Librarian to maintain a strong relationship between the Library and the varied School of Arts and related humanities departments
Takes an innovative approach to expanding and developing collections in the performing arts, and pursues outreach opportunities to materially support them
Creates digital and physical exhibits showcasing library resources in the visual and performing arts, collaborating with the VPA-Music Librarian, the Head of Special Collections and Archives, and other library personnel supporting exhibits & events
Serves as backup for the VPA-Music Librarian who oversees the Music Library and related subjects in the department of Drama, Theatre & Dance
Minimum Qualifications
Master's in Library Science (MLS) or Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. A second Graduate Degree is required for appointment as an Assistant Professor. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.
Preferred Qualifications
Subject Knowlege & Skills:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in the visual arts or in media studies
Familiarity with digital tools and technologies in the visual arts or in media studies
Familiarity with current trends in resources and research strategies in the visual arts or in media studies
Librarianship & Teaching:
One cumulative year's experience providing library research & reference services
One cumulative year's experience in visual arts or media studies librarianship and/or visual arts or media studies teaching
Supervisory experience managing personnel
Interest in participating in scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc.
To :
This position is open until filled
Review of applications begins September 18th, expected start date by October 23rd
Expected salary: $69945 - 75465 per year
Location: Flushing, Queens, NY
Apply Now
Company: Metropolitan New York Library Council
Job description: Substitute Visual & Performing Arts - Art Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor)
Substitute Visual & Performing Arts - Art Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor)
Content
Substitute Visual & Performing Arts - Art Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor)
Queens College
Job posted to this site on September 12th at 6:55pm
Application Deadline: October 12th 2023
Full Time
Job Description
The Substitute Visual & Performing Arts-Art (VPA-Art) Librarian is a full-time substitute position at Queens College Library (QCL). As a member of the Library Faculty this public services position reports through the Development Group to the Chief Librarian. QCL promotes a hybrid work schedule (80% on-site, 20% remote) for full-time personnel, which may include evenings and weekends. Substitute appointments are made generally for a six-month period, renewable up to a total of two years.
Responsibilities:
Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions, such as:
Provides research assistance through in-person, online, and hybrid means
Participates in the Library instruction program by teaching course assignmentbased sessions for ENGL 110 and for subjects relevant to the position, other kinds of workshops and sessions, and credit instruction materials in arts disciplines
Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach as VPA-Art subject specialist for the varied visual arts subjects in the Art department and in the department of Media Studies
Fosters VPA involvement and collaboration with Library professionals providing specialized resources and services, such as Digital Scholarship & OER, Makerspace, etc., to facilitate a holistic approach to supporting performing arts teaching and applied learning
Plays an active service role in Library teams, and engages in service to the profession, college, and university
Pursues opportunities for scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc.
Performs other professional duties as needed by the Library
As a member of the Development Group and the VPA team participates in activities such as:
Manages the Art Collection on Rosenthal's 6th floor, its spaces, resources, and services, and supervises its personnel
Collaborates with the VPA-Music Librarian to maintain a strong relationship between the Library and the varied School of Arts and related humanities departments
Takes an innovative approach to expanding and developing collections in the performing arts, and pursues outreach opportunities to materially support them
Creates digital and physical exhibits showcasing library resources in the visual and performing arts, collaborating with the VPA-Music Librarian, the Head of Special Collections and Archives, and other library personnel supporting exhibits & events
Serves as backup for the VPA-Music Librarian who oversees the Music Library and related subjects in the department of Drama, Theatre & Dance
Minimum Qualifications
Master's in Library Science (MLS) or Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. A second Graduate Degree is required for appointment as an Assistant Professor. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.
Preferred Qualifications
Subject Knowlege & Skills:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in the visual arts or in media studies
Familiarity with digital tools and technologies in the visual arts or in media studies
Familiarity with current trends in resources and research strategies in the visual arts or in media studies
Librarianship & Teaching:
One cumulative year's experience providing library research & reference services
One cumulative year's experience in visual arts or media studies librarianship and/or visual arts or media studies teaching
Supervisory experience managing personnel
Interest in participating in scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc.
To :
This position is open until filled
Review of applications begins September 18th, expected start date by October 23rd
Expected salary: $69945 - 75465 per year
Location: Flushing, Queens, NY
Apply Now