Part-time Librarian

Job Description:

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

This librarian will work on special projects in coordination with library staff. This librarian may cover regular reference desk shifts as determined by the Reference Services Librarian.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assistance to faculty librarians with special projects involving student engagement and digital services initiatives such as website updates and digital literacy assistance, collection development, library marketing/outreach, displays, and archives.
• Provides reference assistance as needed to library patrons including students, faculty, staff and community members utilizing various modalities such as in-person, live chat, email, telephone and zoom.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EDUCATION:

Minimum of a Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program required (will consider applicants graduating within a 6 month timeframe of hire).

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in an academic library preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication and public service skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff and library patrons.
• Demonstrated skill with use of current library and educational technologies, and experience with software and hardware used in academic libraries.
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and work with diverse students, faculty, staff and community clientele.

Additional Information:

RELATIONSHIPS:

This position is supervised by the Reference Services Librarian. Takes direction from full time Librarians. 

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a part-time position at 19.5 hours weekly and is compensated at a rate of $21.29 per hour. Schedule may include evening and weekend hours.

BENEFITS:

NYS Retirement Options

Flex Spending Account

GCC Tuition Assistance

Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena 

On Campus dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Access to approximately 90,000 items via GCC's Library Services

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Application Instructions:

Deadline for applications is July 26, 2026.  Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for four references. GCC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.