Job Details

Research and Instruction Librarian

Position Number: 6528442
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Libraries

Research and Instruction Librarian

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $59,899.00 - $64,587.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
Job Number: 2500138
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Drake Memorial Library
Opening Date: 09/02/2025
Closing:
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

Drake Memorial Library at SUNY Brockport is seeking an enthusiastic, curious, and collaborative Research and Instruction Librarian. This librarian will support the success of SUNY Brockport graduate and undergraduate students by serving as a liaison to several academic departments, including those based at the Brockport, NY campus and the Brockport Downtown campus in the city of Rochester, NY (for example, Public Administration, Social Work, and Counselor Education).

The Research and Instruction Librarian develops relationships with faculty, staff, and students in liaison departments to meet their library-related needs. They build and manage the Drake Memorial Library collection in their liaison areas, including electronic and print resources. They support the scholarly communication efforts of students, faculty, and staff. They teach information literacy sessions in synchronous classes (both online and in person), asynchronous classes, and one-on-one consultations. The successful candidate will develop and maintain educational materials, such as tutorials or research guides, in accordance with accessibility and digital pedagogy best practices, and continuously build knowledge and expertise in these areas as they evolve and change. They participate in reference services at the reference desk and via chat.

The Librarian travels to meet with students and faculty at our Brockport Downtown location as needed, to teach information literacy classes and library-related events. The position requires strong outreach skills to develop relationships with faculty, staff, and students working remotely.

The Librarian will serve on library and university committees and participate on project teams as needed.

Reliable transportation between Brockport and Rochester (~ 20 miles) is required. Some evenings and weekends required on rotation. This is an on-campus position, subject to the policies of SUNY, SUNY Brockport, and the Academic Affairs division, currently 5 days a week on campus during the semester.

This is a 12-month faculty position, eligible for promotion and tenure in accordance with policies and procedures of SUNY, SUNY Brockport, and Drake Memorial Library.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as a liaison to assigned departments, including departments based at Brockport Downtown in Rochester, NY. Support collection development, scholarly communication, and teaching and learning in assigned areas
Participates in library reference desk services and cooperative reference chat services
Contributes to the profession through library teams, campus committees, professional organizations, and research and scholarship

REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in information and/or library science (MLS, MLIS, MSIS, etc.) from an ALA-accredited institution or an ALA-approved foreign equivalent
Knowledge of pedagogy and the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to achieve team goals (group projects, committees, etc.)
Demonstrated commitment to fostering and promoting the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging

Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of strong outreach and relationship-building skills

Teaching experience at any level, especially experience teaching information literacy
Experience creating educational materials (such as research guides, tutorials, etc.)
Knowledge of web accessibility and digital pedagogy best practices
Evidence of continuous professional development and growth in the profession

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, some evenings and weekends required on rotation
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5063526/research-and-instruction-librarian

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