NJSLA Jobs: Judaica Librarian, New York

Touro College, New York, New York

Reports to:?????? Chief Midtown Librarian

Status:????????????? Full Time

FLSA:????????????? Exempt

Location:????????? Manhattan

Hours:???????????? Monday-Thursday 11:30-8:00 pm, Friday 9:00-2:00

?About Touro College:

Touro is a system of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community. Approximately 19,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. Touro College has branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem, Moscow, Paris, and Florida. Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los Angeles and Touro University Worldwide, are separately accredited institutions within the Touro College and University System. For further information on Touro College, please go to: http://www.touro.edu/media/.

?JOB SUMMARY:

Manages a Judaica collection and delivery of its services and programs, and participates in daily maintenance operations.

?JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

?Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

* Manages a Judaica library collection, including the selection, organization, preservation, and retention of graduate-level materials in a variety of subfields and formats

?* Provides reference and bibliographic services, including instruction and assistance in the use of library resources and services, direction in locating information and utilizing resources and services available on and off campus, development of bibliographies and other reference aids, and the performance of online database searches when appropriate, primarily to graduate Jewish Studies faculty and students and to those of other programs (education and psychology, business) as required

?* Participates in library orientation and outreach programs, including the presentation of workshops and seminars, the design of instructional materials and exhibits, and contribution to library publications, primarily to graduate Jewish Studies faculty and students and to those of other programs (education and psychology, business) as required

?* Participates in the daily operations of a library, including personnel, facilities and collection maintenance, materials receipt and reconciliation, and record keeping and tabulation

?* Performs other duties as assigned and contribute to the overall operating efficiency of the library

REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Preparation, and Training

* Masters Degree in Library Science

Skills

* Knowledge of Judaica/Hebrew language

* Knowledge of bibliographic database searching

* Strong customer service and organizational skills

* Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work

* Teaching, presentation and research

Physical Demands

* Extensive time sitting and standing

* Extensive use of computers

* Ability to lift 10 pounds

Computer Skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

Travel

* N/A

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Please send a cover letter with salary expectations and your resume to: recruit.hr@touro.edu. The subject line of your email should read: ???Judaica Librarian???

Touro College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our practices and employment decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment are not to be based on an employee's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic predisposition, housing status, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable law. Our policies are in conformance with Title IX, 1972 Education Amendments

See: http://www.lisjobs.com/jobseekers/details.asp?ID=46281

Source: http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/njslajobs/2012/03/judaica-librarian-new-york.html

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