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Part-Time Librarian (Evening), Library West

School of Visual Arts
New York, NY Part Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025
Job Title: Part-Time Librarian (Evening), Library West

Job Posted: September 2024

Department: Library

Reports To: Instruction/Periodicals Librarian

Schedule: Part-Time 21-25 hours/week , Non-Exempt, Onsite, Evening Shifts

Hourly Rate: $31.42/hour

Position Overview

In conjunction with the full-time Librarian, responsible for managing SVA’s branch library (LibraryWest). Provide reference, instruction, and circulation services. Support event programming. Work with technical services on special cataloging assignments.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Manage the service desk and provide reference support in-person, email, chat.
  • Oversee evening events and initiate programming (i.e. game nights, screenings, and passive programming).
  • Assist in collection maintenance including shelf reading and display.
  • Contribute to the training and supervision of student workers.
  • Monitor the computers, printers, scanners, and A/V systems, troubleshooting when possible, escalating to the SVA Help Desk when necessary.
  • Teach evening library instruction classes as needed.
  • Coordinate with Technical Services to execute special cataloging projects.
  • Promote library resources and services via departmental representative program.
  • Contribute to library acquisitions as part of the collection development team.
  • Create Library research guides.
  • Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Shared supervisory responsibilities of student workers

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Current students finishing an M.L.S. program will also be considered
  • M.L.S. from ALA-accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS), preferably Alma.
  • Knowledge of cataloging processes and techniques, and familiarity with basic cataloging standards.
  • Reference and instruction experience.
  • Knowledge of and interest in tabletop and video gaming.
  • Some supervisory experience.

Licenses & Certifications Required

  • None

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Independent, self-motivated worker with ability to set priorities, multitask, and exercise consistent good judgment.
  • Highly responsible and punctual.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Physical Requirements Or Working Conditions

  • Position works four weekdays a week
  • Summer hours will vary
  • Works in an office environment
  • Willingness to work outside designated office hours as needed for events
  • Able to lift minimum up to 25lbs
  • May be required to work additional hours outside of the regular work schedule
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees and with students.

Working At Sva

The School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprising over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For more information about the College's 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core principle of the College. SVA enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historically underrepresented communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, diverse abilities, and foreign countries, and all are encouraged to apply.

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