Instruction & Scholarly Communications Librarian I

New York Institute of Technologys six schools and colleges offer undergraduate graduate doctoral and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science data science and cybersecurity; biology health professions and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit independent private and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955 it welcomes nearly 8000 students worldwide.

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New York Institute of Technologys Old Westbury campus seeks an Instruction & Scholarly Communications Librarian I for a newly revised position. The Librarian I will develop and promote scholarly communication services and initiatives and provide instruction reference assistance guidance and support to students and faculty in effectively accessing and using information resources. This position reports to the Director of Public & Technical Services.

Responsibilities include:

Provide information literacy instruction based on pedagogy and best practices in information literacy.
Create tutorials assessment and content for the library website as well as maintain/troubleshoot these learning tools.
Develop marketing and outreach initiatives that promote scholarly communication services.
Serve as the embedded librarian for undergraduate programs providing research consultations course-integrated instruction and tailored support.
Contribute to the development management and promotion of the universitys institutional repository.
Provide research consultations to users both in person and virtually.
Deliver workshops for faculty and students on scholarly communication topics including open access author rights open educational resources and research metrics.
Contribute to collection development by identifying and selecting relevant resources based on user needs and emerging trends.
Serve as liaison to academic departments and research units as assigned.
Participate in library & college committee responsibilities.

Masters degree in library/information science from an ALA accredited institution.
1-3 years of relevant academic library experience.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to foster positive working relationships and build partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Effective time organizational and project management skills.
Experience providing research support instruction or consultation services.
Knowledge of scholarly publishing copyright open access and scholarly communication issues in higher education.
Demonstrates an understanding of issues and trends in reference and information literacy. Stays abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the field of library and information science.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity inclusion accessibility and user-centered service.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal andprofessional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off holidays tuition remission and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidate experience/expertise education/training key skills geographic location internal peer equity as well as market organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.